Tag: paranormal

  • Yakshi: Unbelievable Folklore & Supernatural Duality

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    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…

  • Restless Spirits of Indian Folklore & Global Beliefs

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    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…

  • Paranormal vs Horror: Decoding the Shadows Beyond Fear

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    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, the gaping chasms – between different facets of the strange and unsettling. Two terms frequently used, and often confused, are…

  • When The Alchemist met Amar Chitra Katha: Unveiling the Inspirations Behind ‘Daiva’

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    The seed of ‘Daiva’ may have been planted just a year ago, but the inspiration for this exploration of Tulunadu’s mighty deities stretches much further back. Interestingly, the wellsprings of creativity that fueled ‘Daiva’ may surprise you – they don’t directly involve the Daivas themselves. Let me take you on a journey through time as…

    Inspiration for Daiva: Amar Chitra Katha, Alchemist, Nine Lives William Dalrymple, K. Hari Kumar, Tulu Nadu, Chandamama magazine, Shiva Shakti.