ZINGU LUKHU LUKHU

Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 3rd Edition

• Publishing Year: August 1994

• ISBN: 9789357201568

• Pages: 156

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

About the Book

In many rural families, the birth of a girl still marks the beginning of financial worry, as if her arrival is a prelude to calculating future wedding expenses. For farmers, whose hands toil in the fields every day, this mindset turns hard-earned income into a lifelong burden. The joy of a wedding, ideally a moment of celebration, is overshadowed by the oppressive weight of dowry expectations.

This powerful Marathi short story collection confronts this harsh reality with emotional depth and courage. Each story unearths the hidden struggles of families crushed under outdated societal norms, especially the insidious practice of dowry. Through vivid storytelling and layered characters, the book presents a heart-wrenching picture of how tradition, poverty, and gender expectations collide.

With empathy and raw honesty, these stories give voice to the voiceless, challenging readers to reflect on the systemic issues that still haunt Indian society. It is not just a literary collection—it is a social mirror, a cry for change, and a tribute to resilience.

A must-read for those who appreciate socially conscious Marathi literature that touches the heart and provokes thought.