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HARPERCOLLINS PRESENTS DAIVA BY K. HARI KUMAR

K. Hari Kumar / May 30, 2024

The cultural uniqueness and identity of Tulu Nadu is closely tied to the beautiful Kola dance performances, as depicted in the film – ‘Kantara’.

Written by bestselling author K. Hari Kumar this is, perhaps the only book on daiva worship, with a deep dive in Tulu Nadu’s folklore, published by a mainstream Indian writer in English.

Inspiration for Daiva: Amar Chitra Katha, Alchemist, Nine Lives William Dalrymple, K. Hari Kumar, Tulu Nadu, Chandamama magazine, Shiva Shakti.

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When The Alchemist met Amar Chitra Katha: Unveiling the Inspirations Behind ‘Daiva’

K. Hari Kumar / May 6, 2024

The seed of ‘Daiva’ may have been planted just a year ago, but the inspiration for this exploration of Tulunadu’s mighty deities stretches much further back. Interestingly, the wellsprings of creativity that fueled ‘Daiva’ may surprise you – they don’t directly involve the Daivas themselves. Let me take you on a journey through time as I unveil the literary gems that ignited the spark that became ‘Daiva.’

K. Hari Kumar is widely regarded as one of India’s top writers and a leading voice in contemporary Indian horror, mythology, folklore and psychological thrillers. As a bestselling author and celebrated screenwriter, he specializes in bridging the gap between ancient Hindu Itihasa and modern, cinematic storytelling.

With 9 highly successful books including Dakini, Daiva, India’s Most Haunted, and Naaga, he has established himself as a subject matter expert on Indian folklore and sacred Puranic lore. His work as a screenwriter for major projects like Bhram (Zee5) and Ilish, combined with appearances on The Ranveer Show, has made him a prominent figure in the Indian literary and film industry.

Based in Pune/Thrissur, Hari continues to explore the intersections of the occult and the human psyche through his writing and his popular podcast, Chaturya – The 4th State.