Back at the stepwell, Kriya and Kili ascended the staircase leading out of the underground depths of Rani ki Vaav after seeing the strange sculptures. The air became cooler as they emerged out.Perched on Kriya's shoulder, Kili, began a multilingual greeting spree in front of the college students gathered at Rani ki Vaav,as usual. He had already recollected that he understood quite a few languages.
"Hola! Bonjour! Namaste! Konnichiwa!"
Kili's linguistic acrobatics echoed through the ancient walls.
The students, happy to see their feathered linguist after a long time responded with laughter and playful banter. They were absolutely amazed at how he had fooled them. Pearl and Richa too couldn't control their laughter.
"Salut, Kili! Guten Tag! Shalom!" they chimed in, showcasing their own language repertoire. The exchange turned into a delightful language carnival, bridging cultures with humor. Kili, the polyglot parrot, transformed the historical site into a hub of linguistic camaraderie, leaving everyone smiling amidst the echoes of the past.
"Wow, Kili, you nearly scared the history out of us! Best lion impersonation ever!" said Nikhil. Amidst the echoes of Rani ki Vaav, Kili beamed, proud of his theatrical feat.
Jeetasha greeted Kriya with a smile, "Ah, the history enthusiast and her talkative companion! What mysteries have you uncovered today after playing that frightful prank?"
Excitement radiated from Kriya as she informed Jeetasha about the captivating sculptures at Rani ki Vaav.
"Mom, you won't believe what Kili and I discovered! The carvings below depict women adorned with snakes and scorpions as if they were their pets. And, guess who's standing mysteriously behind them? A man resembling Suryadada, our great grandfather's enigmatic friend!"
Jeetasha, her eyes widening, responded, "Suryadada? Here?"
Kriya nodded, explaining, "Yes, Kili guided me to these sculptures, but when we turned to share the moment with Suryadada, he vanished." Jeetasha, a mix of wonder and curiosity, murmured, "The threads of our family history are weaving a fascinating tale at Rani ki Vaav. Let's delve deeper into this enigma."
As the group absorbed the revelations, Kriya's mind buzzed with questions. Veer too ,who had still not recovered from the shock of dashing with Suryadada tried to figure out what was going on since Suryadada was nowhere to be seen.
Jeetasha whispered, "Kriya, your quest for the Surya Angulika and the lost village, Mudraksha, is like peeling the layers of history. The ring represents the unity of ancient cultures worshipping the Sun, while the village is a testament to the generosity of Solanki king Siddhraj Jaysinh." She had already been informed about why Kriya was at Rani ki Vaav.
Just then, Kriya saw Pachacutec among the college students, his eyes wide with amazement at the historical wonders of Rani ki Vaav. Intrigued by the unexpected guest,she looked inquiringly at Jeetasha .
Jeetasha, with a warm smile, introduced Kriya to Pachacutec. "Kriya, meet Pachacutec. He's new admission in our college,keenly interested in exploring the wonders of Rani ki Vaav."
Kriya extended a friendly greeting, "Nice to meet you, Pachacutec. What brings you to this historical marvel?"
Pachacutec, with a mysterious twinkle in his eye, replied, "I am drawn to ancient sites, connecting cultures across continents."
Meanwhile, perched on Kriya's shoulder, Kili observed Pachacutec with a discerning eye. The talkative parrot, known for his intuitive reactions, fluffed his feathers with suspicion. Kili's inquisitive gaze seemed to convey a message of caution, leaving Kriya pondering the enigma surrounding the Peruvian student amidst the ancient carvings of Rani ki Vaav.
The sun dipped lower in the sky, casting a warm glow over the gathering. Kriya, Kili, Jeetasha, Pearl, Richa and the students stood together, bound by the threads of history and a shared curiosity. With every revelation, Kriya's determination grew stronger, and she couldn't help but wonder what other mysteries lay ahead as she embarked on this extraordinary journey through time.
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Lost in Rani ki vaav
Ficción históricaRani ki vaav is an exotic 1000 years old UNESCO world heritage site in Gujarat province of India, which also sits on its currency note of Rs.100/ In this stupefying story , Kriya and her prodigious parrot Kili are on the trail of King Siddhraj Jaisi...
