In the peaceful Indian village of Kalapura, Preeti, a spirited 10-year-old, was always up to something. Her older sister Radha, usually found herself cleaning up her little messes.
One sunny afternoon, while playing near the ancient temple, Preeti discovered a pair of intricately designed chappals. Guruji, the village elder, approached her and said, “Ah, you’ve stumbled upon the Time-Turning Chappals. These can turn back time by an hour. But remember, use them wisely.”
“Wow, really?” Preeti beamed. “This could solve all my problems!”
Thrilled, Preeti wore the chappals and started experimenting. Whether it was spilled milk, a lost game of carrom, or a forgotten errand, she rewound time to fix it.
“Life is perfect!” she thought gleefully.
A few days later, the village was buzzing with preparations for the annual festival. Preeti overheard the Panch members whispering at a meeting. “The forest holds the village’s joy,” one said. “This year’s surprise will be spectacular!”
“Forest? Surprise?” Preeti thought, her eyes twinkling with curiosity.
That evening, she saw two Panch members carrying boxes into the forest. “Ah, the surprise must be there,” she concluded.
Unable to contain her excitement, Preeti wore the chappals and sneaked into the forest. There, she found a stash of fireworks. “I can’t resist,” she muttered, lighting one. But it set a nearby bush ablaze. Within minutes, a fire erupted.
Panicked, she clicked her heels together. Nothing happened.
Just then, Guruji appeared. “Ah, Preeti, you’ve used the chappals for selfish reasons. They’ve lost their power. However, solve this riddle, and you might save the day: ‘What flows but never grows?’”
Preeti’s eyes widened. “Water!” she exclaimed.
