Summary

The short story “The Stench of Kerosene” by Amrita Pritam follows a couple, Guleri and Manak. Guleri looks forward to visiting her parents in Chamba, her home village, as she does every year after the harvest. Some of Guleri’s other friends also meet her in Chamba, where they enjoy their time together and take part in the harvest festival. 

Guleri asks Manak to accompany her to Chamba, but he refuses. He asks her to stay home, but Guleri does not agree, as it is the only time she can visit her family every year. Manak agrees to go with Guleri part of the way and asks her again to stay home. Manak recalls meeting Guleri in Chamba seven years ago and falling in love. When she asks him what he is thinking about, Manak seems distracted. After Guleri asks Manak to come for her on the day of the fair, Manak does not answer, and she leaves. 

At home, Manak’s mother waits for ...

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