Navratri

Mookambika Devi temple legend explained by K. Hari Kumar

Folktales, Indic Mythology, Mythology, Stories, Temples, The Fourth State Podcast

The Goddess Who Silenced a Demon: The Legend of Kollur Mookambika Temple

K. Hari Kumar / March 12, 2026

By K. Hari Kumar | Indian Mythology, Folk Deities & Sacred Heritage View this post on Instagram A post shared by K. Hari Kumar (@theharikumar) My mother has told me this story more times than I can count. In the early 1990s, during Navratri, my parents made a journey to the Mookambika Devi […]

Navadurga Secrets and how to worship the nine Devis on the occassion of Navratri

Mythology, The Fourth State Podcast

The Cosmic Secrets of Navadurga – Unlock Their Power in 9 Nights

K. Hari Kumar / September 23, 2025

For centuries, we’ve celebrated the nine nights of Navratri, honoring the nine glorious forms of Goddess Durga. You’ve probably heard the epic stories of her courage, her compassion, and her ultimate victory over evil. But what if the concept of Navadurga carry a deeper meaning? What if there’s another layer to this tradition? Watch Full

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.