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bestselling author of indian horror, folklore & mythology. books: naaga, dakini, daiva - exploring spirit worship, india’s most haunted, dakhma (harpercollins). host: fourth state podcast https://youtube.com/@theharikumar
Thank you 🙏🏼
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37. Happy birthday to me.
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Who is Hayagriva? Is He the serene god of Knowledge? Or is it an Asura?
Swipe through to explore the origins and the miraculous legends of the Horse-Faced God. 👉
#IndianMythology #Hinduism #Mythology
A new season begins today on my Youtube Channel. A new episode premieres now. Watch and Share 🙏🏼😊
youtu.be/3it7zIVeKGE
But are they Medusa has hair strands serpents?
14.11.2025 12:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
Who was Ulupi? How is she similar to a Goddess from Scythian narratives?
Swipe to know more.
#Mythology #Mahabharata #scythian #Folkyfriday
Nagaraja iconography in #Hinduism #Jainism and #Buddhism
#mythology
The Nagaraja Iconography is an important concept in all three major Indic religions, that is, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Read thread to know how the hooded #Naaga forms a protective shield over Vishnu, Krishna, Buddha and Parsvanatha.
#folkyfriday
Devi Series begins today. Here is the first shorts in the series. Do like, share and comment if you like the video:
The Meaning and Origin of the Goddess Durga
#mythologymonday
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Tonight, I will be taking you on a journey back to a haunting folktale from Kerala, which was the inspiration behind a character in the recent Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1.
You can view the video on my channel:
youtu.be/TW1Encvwr4w?...
#folklore #folkyfriday #mythandlore
Chaturya - The Fourth State Channel has hit 100000 views in just 56 days.
Thank you to all the viewers and subscribers. Your support has been incredible 🙏🏼
youtube.com/@theharikumar
#podcast #folkyfriday #mythologymonday
Discover the captivating story of how the Mahabharat nearly escaped being written. Explore this fascinating tale in the latest episode of Chaturya - The Fourth State Channel.
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#folkyfriday #mythology
You should wish upon the first star of the evening & recite:
Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.
🎨Rie Cramer redbubble.com/shop/ap/1556... #FolkloreThursday #illustration #Folklore #art #homedecor #giftideas
In ancient Greece, many believed that shooting stars were souls of the dead soaring to the heavens. It was said that if you wished upon the star, the soul would grant your wish.
‘L'étoile filante’ by J.J. Grandville (1849)
#FolkloreThursday #FolkloreSunday
In the latest episode of Chaturya - The Fourth State, we delve into the beautiful tradition of Spirit Worship and Kola from coastal Karnataka.
#mythologymonday #folklore
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Ganesha’s origin in Skandapurana
#folkyfriday #Mythologymonday
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What is a Nagin? How is this different from a Nagayakshi found in South West India?
I write about 'Female Serpent Deities' of India in today's New Indian Express, #Chennai edition:
www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality...
#Folkyfriday
In the olden days, whom did people pray for financial luck and stability?
I have covered a few deities in this latest episode on The Fourth State Channel:
youtu.be/0BIp_jv2LJ4?...
#mythology #greekmythology #folklore
Fey and Yakshinis: Mystical Twins of Celtic and Indian Folklore
#folkyfriday #mythsandlores
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The Treasurer of the gods in Hinduism was once a gambling addict. Watch the story here
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The story of Lanka before Raavana.
The new video is out on the channel.
Go and check it out:
youtu.be/qRG5PYbLn4U?...
#mythology #folklore #history #podcast
i love the illustration.
10.08.2025 19:39 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
How did a gambling priest who was beaten to death for stealing become the god of wealth?
Watch this shocking tale from Indian mythology on #mondaymythology
youtu.be/Ybtnjc25r6s?...
#folklore #mythologymonday
interesting.
10.08.2025 19:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Three types of female serpent spirits from Indian lore:
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#mythsandlore #mythology #folklore
The Indian lore is full of magical beings and the female serpent goddesses are one of the most fascinating one.
#mythandlore #serpent
Nagayakshis: The Serpent Goddesses of Ancient India #ancient #mythology
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According to Indian lore, mirrors can confuse souls and trap them in the mirror dimension. That’s why some communities in erstwhile Bombay used to cover mirrors with black cloth when someone passed away.
#FolkyFriday
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In Vietnamese culture, while eating fish, it’s considered bad luck to flip the fish over to get to the meat on its underside. According to superstition, flipping a fish could cause fishing vessels to capsize. It's also an act of disrespect to the fish, so its spirit might retaliate. #FolkyFriday
08.08.2025 22:15 — 👍 10 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0interesting.
09.08.2025 05:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0interesring.
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