4674 - The Golden Sand
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description Sakhwal accidentally comes into possession of sand meant for the king. Little does he know, this sand will magically turn into gold and transform his fate. Using his intelligence and resourcefulness, Dravyashah (Sakhwal) claims the throne of Liglig in the Himalayas. However, when his brother demands the kingdom, refusing leads them to the brink of war. These tales, drawn from Nepalese folklore, carry a distinct Himalayan flavour even as they bear cultural resonance with India.  ⸻ Keywords Nepalese folktale, Magic (māyā), Wit (buddhi), Destiny (daiva), Brotherly conflict (bhrātṛ‑saṅgharṣa), Kingdom (rājyam), Transformation (pariṇāma), Adaptation ⸻ Ideal For Young readers and folklore enthusiasts who enjoy magical realist tales, cultural stories from the Himalayas, and the visual storytelling of Amar Chitra Katha. ⸻ Age Best suited for ages 9 to 14 years, matching typical comic reading levels for Amar Chitra Katha . ⸻ Theme • The interplay of magic (māyā) and human ingenuity (buddhi) • Familial loyalty versus ambition (dharma vs rājyasya lobha) • Fate and transformation (daiva and pariṇāma) • Tribulations of rulership and fraternal bonds in a Himalayan setting ⸻ Tone Enchanted, adventurous, thoughtful, with an undercurrent of tension as familial bonds and power collide amid wonder. ⸻ Book Type Comic book / graphic adaptation—Amar Chitra Katha series, issue number 805, titled The Golden Sand: Folk Tales From Nepal  . ⸻ Length Approximately 30 pages.