India’s Most Haunted

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 […]

The Secret About Chudails explained by K. Hari Kumar, Bestselling South Asian Indian author of India's Most Haunted, published by HarperCollins India

Folktales, Horror & Paranormal, The Fourth State Podcast

Secrets about the Chudail Spirit from Indian Lore that You Didn’t Know

K. Hari Kumar / August 8, 2025

Let’s begin with a classic chudail / churel story. A young man, traveling late at night down a lonely road through a dense forest. It’s quiet, and the moonlight can barely cut through the trees. Suddenly, he hears soft weeping. Under a giant banyan tree, he sees a woman, her face hidden by her long,

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.