Dev Deepavali: When the Gods Celebrate Diwali in Varanasi
On the night of Diwali, a friend of mine with whom I play cricket told me that in his hometown, they would celebrate another Diwali fifteen days later. I was very intrigued and wanted to…
When Man Becomes God: Unravelling the Truth Behind ‘Spirit Worship’ in Coastal India
For centuries, a spectacular ritual has been performed in a unique region of India, one where a human transforms into a living deity. Early colonial writers like AC Burnell, misunderstanding the ritual, dismissed it as…
How Brahma’s Anger Cursed the Naagas to a Fiery Death: The Epic Tale of Divine Justice in Hindu Puranic Mythology
Introduction: When Divine Power Meets Cosmic Necessity What happens when an entire race becomes so dangerous that the creator of the universe must intervene? In Hindu mythology stories, few tales are as gripping as the…
Paranormal vs Horror: Decoding the Shadows Beyond Fear
Hello fellow travellers into the dark! As a writer who dwells in the realms of horror, folklore, and the intricacies of the Indian occult, I often encounter questions about the fine lines – or sometimes,…