Have you ever encountered tales of beings both beautiful and terrifying? The Yakshi is one such enigmatic figure from Indian folklore. Perhaps you’ve seen their graceful forms carved on ancient temples, or heard whispers of their seductive allure. But what if the captivating Yakshi harbored an unbelievable duality – a power to grant wishes, and […]
Have you ever felt a strange presence in an old, quiet space? Or perhaps, wondered about those chilling tales of restless spirits of Indian folklore that simply refuse to move on after death? This profound mystery has captivated, and at times, even frightened humanity for centuries. Why do we, across cultures and continents, believe in
The realms of dark fantasy and horror constantly evolve, with readers hungry for fresh nightmares and unexplored mythologies. In the vibrant landscape of contemporary Indian genre fiction, author K. Hari Kumar has carved a powerful niche. He masterfully blends ancient Indian folklore and deep Indian mythology with the anxieties of modern life, creating chilling narratives
When I write women, I don’t create them as symbols or archetypes. They are people, shaped by the worlds they inhabit. Some fight against their circumstances, some carry wounds that refuse to heal, and some embrace the darkness that has been thrust upon them. A reader who read Dakhma once told me that Anahita gave
Why do most Hindi speakers use ‘Ji’? Growing up in North India, the way Ji added respect to everyone’s name always fascinated me. While living in Chennai a couple of years back, I have heard people using Ji as well. Ever wondered where it came from? Apparently, there’s an interesting North Indian folktale that is
