Indian spirituality

Cambodian Creation Story of Indian prince Kaundinya marrying Naga Princess Neang Neak or Soma

The Indian Prince and Naga Queen – Incredible Story Behind the Cambodian Creation Story

K. Hari Kumar / August 21, 2025

Welcome to the heart of Southeast Asia, where the jungle hides the incredible stone cities of the Khmer Empire. Think of Angkor Wat—an architectural marvel that reveals a civilisation that understood the secrets of the heavens and the earth. But the story of this kingdom isn’t built on a foundation of stone, but on a […]

Bestselling Author of Daiva and Naaga explains What is Turiya on the Fourth State Podcast.

Mythology, The Fourth State Podcast

Turiya: Unlocking The Fourth State of Consciousness

K. Hari Kumar / June 27, 2025

What if everything you believe is ‘real’ right now… is actually not real at all? What if, as ancient wisdom suggests, you are not truly awake? This profound question leads us to Turiya, the unbelievable Fourth State of Consciousness, a concept that challenges our very perception of existence. In this article, based on our latest

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.