Nepali Lok Katha

Nepali Lok Katha is a Nepali-language folk tales collection by Tulasi Diwasa. It was published in 2031 BS by Nepali Rajakiya Pragya Pratisthan. It consists of folktales form various regions and languages across Nepal.
The book has been used as a source of folklores in various universities in Nepal.

Background

The book was first published on 2031 BS by Nepal Academy. It was later published with additional stories on February 17, 2021, by Book Hill Publication. The book consists of 122 folktales collected from various regions, languages, castes and cultures of Nepal. The book had taken more than a decade to complete during Panchayat rule in Nepal.