The Legend of the Buta Kola Spirits
A vivid journey into Tulu Nadu's spirit rituals where dancers become living deities and communities meet the sacred
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The Tale of the Koti and Chennayya
An epic folk-story from Tulu Nadu about twin brothers whose courage became a living tradition
The Story of the Aitihyamala (A Garland of Historical Anecdotes)
A rich collection of Kerala legends—sorcerers, saints, temples, and the whispered wisdom passed down through generations.
The Legend of the Yakshis of Kerala
Seductive spirits and deadly allure: a deep dive into Kerala's Yakshi myths
The Myth of the Rakshasas
Shape-shifters of shadow and storm—fierce warriors and illusionists who tested dharma in the old world
The Tale of the Bhuts
A haunting folktale from rural India about restless spirits, memory, justice, and the rituals that bind the living to the dead
The Story of the Pishacha
Flesh-eating spirits of cremation grounds, possession, and the oldest bargains struck between light and ash
The Legend of the Brahmaparusha
An ancient Indian vampiric spirit who hungers for human minds and haunts lonely nights
The Myth of the Vetala
A haunting Indian folktale of graveyard riddles, restless spirits, and a king's quest for wisdom
The Tale of Jambavan, the Bear King
An ancient Indian myth of counsel, courage, and the patient strength of a wise bear king
The Story of the Vanara (Monkey People)
A richly woven account of the Vanara race, their leaders, culture, and the enduring legacy of Hanuman and the monkey army in the Ramayana
The Legend of the Abotani
How the first man shaped the hills, rituals, and songs of Arunachal's tribes
The Tale of the Moirang Sai
The epic cycle from Moirang: Khamba and Thoibi’s love, trials, and the rhythms of a kingdom that remembers them.
The Legend of the Khasi Creation Myth
How a luminous ladder once bridged the clouds and the earth, shaping the people and the hills of Meghalaya
The Story of the Nagas of Manipur
A woven epic of creation, spirits, and warrior heroes from the hills and lakes of Manipur
The Myth of the Lokapalas (Guardians of the Directions)
Exploring the Ashtadikpalas and the Four Heavenly Kings — guardians, symbols, and stories that shape sacred space in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
The Tale of the Ten Mahavidyas (Tantric Goddesses)
Exploring the myths, symbols, and living traditions of the ten great wisdom goddesses of Hindu Tantra
The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
A retelling from the Mahabharata of Savitri's devotion, wit, and timeless courage
The Legend of Prahlada and Narasimha
A timeless Indian legend of devotion, courage, and the fierce compassion of the divine
The Myth of the Churning of the Ocean of Milk (Samudra Manthan)
A vivid retelling of the gods and demons who churned the cosmic seas to seek immortality and the lessons that rose with the nectar.
The Tale of Calon Arang
A Balinese-Javanese legend of grief, dark power, and the struggle between a vengeful widow and a kingdom's hope
The Story of the Kuntilanak
A haunting tale of a woman’s sorrow, a village’s memory, and a spirit that returns with the moon
The Legend of the Wewe Gombel
An Indonesian folktale of a lonely spirit who steals children — only to teach their parents to feel and to change
The Tale of the Toyol
A Malaysian folktale of small things that carry large fear — black magic, kampung secrets, and an infant spirit with a hunger for mischief
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