K. Hari Kumar
@theharikumar.bsky.social
bestselling author of indian horror, folklore & mythology.
books: naaga, dakini, daiva - exploring spirit worship, india’s most haunted, dakhma (harpercollins).
host: fourth state podcast
https://youtube.com/@theharikumar
books: naaga, dakini, daiva - exploring spirit worship, india’s most haunted, dakhma (harpercollins).
host: fourth state podcast
https://youtube.com/@theharikumar
Who is Hayagriva? Is He the serene god of Knowledge? Or is it an Asura?
Swipe through to explore the origins and the miraculous legends of the Horse-Faced God. 👉
#IndianMythology #Hinduism #Mythology
Swipe through to explore the origins and the miraculous legends of the Horse-Faced God. 👉
#IndianMythology #Hinduism #Mythology
November 21, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Who is Hayagriva? Is He the serene god of Knowledge? Or is it an Asura?
Swipe through to explore the origins and the miraculous legends of the Horse-Faced God. 👉
#IndianMythology #Hinduism #Mythology
Swipe through to explore the origins and the miraculous legends of the Horse-Faced God. 👉
#IndianMythology #Hinduism #Mythology
A new season begins today on my Youtube Channel. A new episode premieres now. Watch and Share 🙏🏼😊
youtu.be/3it7zIVeKGE
youtu.be/3it7zIVeKGE
Ekarnava Before Time: Uncovering the Maha Shakti's First Command | Devi Bhagavatam S2 Episode 1
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A new season begins today on my Youtube Channel. A new episode premieres now. Watch and Share 🙏🏼😊
youtu.be/3it7zIVeKGE
youtu.be/3it7zIVeKGE
Who was Ulupi? How is she similar to a Goddess from Scythian narratives?
Swipe to know more.
#Mythology #Mahabharata #scythian #Folkyfriday
Swipe to know more.
#Mythology #Mahabharata #scythian #Folkyfriday
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Who was Ulupi? How is she similar to a Goddess from Scythian narratives?
Swipe to know more.
#Mythology #Mahabharata #scythian #Folkyfriday
Swipe to know more.
#Mythology #Mahabharata #scythian #Folkyfriday
The Nagaraja Iconography is an important concept in all three major Indic religions, that is, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Read thread to know how the hooded #Naaga forms a protective shield over Vishnu, Krishna, Buddha and Parsvanatha.
#folkyfriday
Read thread to know how the hooded #Naaga forms a protective shield over Vishnu, Krishna, Buddha and Parsvanatha.
#folkyfriday
November 8, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The Nagaraja Iconography is an important concept in all three major Indic religions, that is, Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Read thread to know how the hooded #Naaga forms a protective shield over Vishnu, Krishna, Buddha and Parsvanatha.
#folkyfriday
Read thread to know how the hooded #Naaga forms a protective shield over Vishnu, Krishna, Buddha and Parsvanatha.
#folkyfriday
Devi Series begins today. Here is the first shorts in the series. Do like, share and comment if you like the video:
The Meaning and Origin of the Goddess Durga
#mythologymonday
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The Meaning and Origin of the Goddess Durga
#mythologymonday
youtube.com/shorts/UNwNb...
The Meaning and Origin of the Goddess Durga
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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September 17, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Devi Series begins today. Here is the first shorts in the series. Do like, share and comment if you like the video:
The Meaning and Origin of the Goddess Durga
#mythologymonday
youtube.com/shorts/UNwNb...
The Meaning and Origin of the Goddess Durga
#mythologymonday
youtube.com/shorts/UNwNb...
Tonight, I will be taking you on a journey back to a haunting folktale from Kerala, which was the inspiration behind a character in the recent Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1.
You can view the video on my channel:
youtu.be/TW1Encvwr4w?...
#folklore #folkyfriday #mythandlore
You can view the video on my channel:
youtu.be/TW1Encvwr4w?...
#folklore #folkyfriday #mythandlore
Kalliyankkattu Neeli EXPOSED – The Dark Legend Behind Lokah Chapter 1’s Viral Craze!
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
youtu.be
September 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Tonight, I will be taking you on a journey back to a haunting folktale from Kerala, which was the inspiration behind a character in the recent Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1.
You can view the video on my channel:
youtu.be/TW1Encvwr4w?...
#folklore #folkyfriday #mythandlore
You can view the video on my channel:
youtu.be/TW1Encvwr4w?...
#folklore #folkyfriday #mythandlore
Chaturya - The Fourth State Channel has hit 100000 views in just 56 days.
Thank you to all the viewers and subscribers. Your support has been incredible 🙏🏼
youtube.com/@theharikumar
#podcast #folkyfriday #mythologymonday
Thank you to all the viewers and subscribers. Your support has been incredible 🙏🏼
youtube.com/@theharikumar
#podcast #folkyfriday #mythologymonday
September 8, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Chaturya - The Fourth State Channel has hit 100000 views in just 56 days.
Thank you to all the viewers and subscribers. Your support has been incredible 🙏🏼
youtube.com/@theharikumar
#podcast #folkyfriday #mythologymonday
Thank you to all the viewers and subscribers. Your support has been incredible 🙏🏼
youtube.com/@theharikumar
#podcast #folkyfriday #mythologymonday
Discover the captivating story of how the Mahabharat nearly escaped being written. Explore this fascinating tale in the latest episode of Chaturya - The Fourth State Channel.
youtu.be/ZtkGl_yfIcw?...
#folkyfriday #mythology
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#folkyfriday #mythology
The Shocking Truth About How the Mahabharata Was Really Written
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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September 5, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Discover the captivating story of how the Mahabharat nearly escaped being written. Explore this fascinating tale in the latest episode of Chaturya - The Fourth State Channel.
youtu.be/ZtkGl_yfIcw?...
#folkyfriday #mythology
youtu.be/ZtkGl_yfIcw?...
#folkyfriday #mythology
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You should wish upon the first star of the evening & recite:
Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.
🎨Rie Cramer redbubble.com/shop/ap/1556... #FolkloreThursday #illustration #Folklore #art #homedecor #giftideas
Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.
🎨Rie Cramer redbubble.com/shop/ap/1556... #FolkloreThursday #illustration #Folklore #art #homedecor #giftideas
Star Fairy - Rie Cramer by forgottenbeauty | Redbubble
Star Fairy- Rie Cramer
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September 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
You should wish upon the first star of the evening & recite:
Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.
🎨Rie Cramer redbubble.com/shop/ap/1556... #FolkloreThursday #illustration #Folklore #art #homedecor #giftideas
Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might
Have the wish I wish tonight.
🎨Rie Cramer redbubble.com/shop/ap/1556... #FolkloreThursday #illustration #Folklore #art #homedecor #giftideas
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In ancient Greece, many believed that shooting stars were souls of the dead soaring to the heavens. It was said that if you wished upon the star, the soul would grant your wish.
‘L'étoile filante’ by J.J. Grandville (1849)
#FolkloreThursday #FolkloreSunday
‘L'étoile filante’ by J.J. Grandville (1849)
#FolkloreThursday #FolkloreSunday
September 4, 2025 at 2:50 PM
In ancient Greece, many believed that shooting stars were souls of the dead soaring to the heavens. It was said that if you wished upon the star, the soul would grant your wish.
‘L'étoile filante’ by J.J. Grandville (1849)
#FolkloreThursday #FolkloreSunday
‘L'étoile filante’ by J.J. Grandville (1849)
#FolkloreThursday #FolkloreSunday
In the latest episode of Chaturya - The Fourth State, we delve into the beautiful tradition of Spirit Worship and Kola from coastal Karnataka.
#mythologymonday #folklore
youtu.be/z5Dsp9E2eEk?...
#mythologymonday #folklore
youtu.be/z5Dsp9E2eEk?...
The Sacred Spirits of Tulunadu: A Journey Through Ancient Deities
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
youtu.be
September 3, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the latest episode of Chaturya - The Fourth State, we delve into the beautiful tradition of Spirit Worship and Kola from coastal Karnataka.
#mythologymonday #folklore
youtu.be/z5Dsp9E2eEk?...
#mythologymonday #folklore
youtu.be/z5Dsp9E2eEk?...
What is a Nagin? How is this different from a Nagayakshi found in South West India?
I write about 'Female Serpent Deities' of India in today's New Indian Express, #Chennai edition:
www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality...
#Folkyfriday
I write about 'Female Serpent Deities' of India in today's New Indian Express, #Chennai edition:
www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality...
#Folkyfriday
The serpentine feminine
The concept of the female serpent deity is one of the most intricate and captivating figures in South Asian traditions. Terms such as naagini, naagayakshi, naag
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August 17, 2025 at 10:12 AM
What is a Nagin? How is this different from a Nagayakshi found in South West India?
I write about 'Female Serpent Deities' of India in today's New Indian Express, #Chennai edition:
www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality...
#Folkyfriday
I write about 'Female Serpent Deities' of India in today's New Indian Express, #Chennai edition:
www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality...
#Folkyfriday
In the olden days, whom did people pray for financial luck and stability?
I have covered a few deities in this latest episode on The Fourth State Channel:
youtu.be/0BIp_jv2LJ4?...
#mythology #greekmythology #folklore
I have covered a few deities in this latest episode on The Fourth State Channel:
youtu.be/0BIp_jv2LJ4?...
#mythology #greekmythology #folklore
7 Gods of Wealth from World Mythology
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
youtu.be
August 16, 2025 at 7:27 AM
In the olden days, whom did people pray for financial luck and stability?
I have covered a few deities in this latest episode on The Fourth State Channel:
youtu.be/0BIp_jv2LJ4?...
#mythology #greekmythology #folklore
I have covered a few deities in this latest episode on The Fourth State Channel:
youtu.be/0BIp_jv2LJ4?...
#mythology #greekmythology #folklore
Fey and Yakshinis: Mystical Twins of Celtic and Indian Folklore
#folkyfriday #mythsandlores
youtube.com/shorts/Uk6U0...
#folkyfriday #mythsandlores
youtube.com/shorts/Uk6U0...
Fey and Yakshinis: Mystical Twins of Celtic and Indian Folklore
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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August 14, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Fey and Yakshinis: Mystical Twins of Celtic and Indian Folklore
#folkyfriday #mythsandlores
youtube.com/shorts/Uk6U0...
#folkyfriday #mythsandlores
youtube.com/shorts/Uk6U0...
The Treasurer of the gods in Hinduism was once a gambling addict. Watch the story here
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youtube.com/shorts/rQcrp...
The Surprising Past of Kuber, the Treasurer of the Gods #greekepic #lanka #yaksha
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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August 13, 2025 at 6:34 PM
The Treasurer of the gods in Hinduism was once a gambling addict. Watch the story here
youtube.com/shorts/rQcrp...
youtube.com/shorts/rQcrp...
The story of Lanka before Raavana.
The new video is out on the channel.
Go and check it out:
youtu.be/qRG5PYbLn4U?...
#mythology #folklore #history #podcast
The new video is out on the channel.
Go and check it out:
youtu.be/qRG5PYbLn4U?...
#mythology #folklore #history #podcast
Kubera's Battle with Raavana that Changed the Future of Lanka Forever
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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August 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The story of Lanka before Raavana.
The new video is out on the channel.
Go and check it out:
youtu.be/qRG5PYbLn4U?...
#mythology #folklore #history #podcast
The new video is out on the channel.
Go and check it out:
youtu.be/qRG5PYbLn4U?...
#mythology #folklore #history #podcast
How did a gambling priest who was beaten to death for stealing become the god of wealth?
Watch this shocking tale from Indian mythology on #mondaymythology
youtu.be/Ybtnjc25r6s?...
#folklore #mythologymonday
Watch this shocking tale from Indian mythology on #mondaymythology
youtu.be/Ybtnjc25r6s?...
#folklore #mythologymonday
The SHOCKING History of Kubera: Wealth, Betrayal, & the God of Riches
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
youtu.be
August 10, 2025 at 7:38 PM
How did a gambling priest who was beaten to death for stealing become the god of wealth?
Watch this shocking tale from Indian mythology on #mondaymythology
youtu.be/Ybtnjc25r6s?...
#folklore #mythologymonday
Watch this shocking tale from Indian mythology on #mondaymythology
youtu.be/Ybtnjc25r6s?...
#folklore #mythologymonday
Three types of female serpent spirits from Indian lore:
youtube.com/shorts/Zaj6L...
#mythsandlore #mythology #folklore
youtube.com/shorts/Zaj6L...
#mythsandlore #mythology #folklore
Three types of female serpent deities from the Indian subcontinent #hinduism
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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August 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Three types of female serpent spirits from Indian lore:
youtube.com/shorts/Zaj6L...
#mythsandlore #mythology #folklore
youtube.com/shorts/Zaj6L...
#mythsandlore #mythology #folklore
The Indian lore is full of magical beings and the female serpent goddesses are one of the most fascinating one.
#mythandlore #serpent
Nagayakshis: The Serpent Goddesses of Ancient India #ancient #mythology
youtube.com/shorts/qTI2H...
#mythandlore #serpent
Nagayakshis: The Serpent Goddesses of Ancient India #ancient #mythology
youtube.com/shorts/qTI2H...
Nagayakshis: The Serpent Goddesses of Ancient India #ancient #mythology
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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August 9, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The Indian lore is full of magical beings and the female serpent goddesses are one of the most fascinating one.
#mythandlore #serpent
Nagayakshis: The Serpent Goddesses of Ancient India #ancient #mythology
youtube.com/shorts/qTI2H...
#mythandlore #serpent
Nagayakshis: The Serpent Goddesses of Ancient India #ancient #mythology
youtube.com/shorts/qTI2H...
According to Indian lore, mirrors can confuse souls and trap them in the mirror dimension. That’s why some communities in erstwhile Bombay used to cover mirrors with black cloth when someone passed away.
#FolkyFriday
youtu.be/5ZDUxcC9_qY?...
#FolkyFriday
youtu.be/5ZDUxcC9_qY?...
Mirrors and the Soul: Ancient Beliefs and Modern Myths
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
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August 9, 2025 at 5:56 AM
According to Indian lore, mirrors can confuse souls and trap them in the mirror dimension. That’s why some communities in erstwhile Bombay used to cover mirrors with black cloth when someone passed away.
#FolkyFriday
youtu.be/5ZDUxcC9_qY?...
#FolkyFriday
youtu.be/5ZDUxcC9_qY?...
Reposted by K. Hari Kumar
In Vietnamese culture, while eating fish, it’s considered bad luck to flip the fish over to get to the meat on its underside. According to superstition, flipping a fish could cause fishing vessels to capsize. It's also an act of disrespect to the fish, so its spirit might retaliate. #FolkyFriday
August 8, 2025 at 10:16 PM
In Vietnamese culture, while eating fish, it’s considered bad luck to flip the fish over to get to the meat on its underside. According to superstition, flipping a fish could cause fishing vessels to capsize. It's also an act of disrespect to the fish, so its spirit might retaliate. #FolkyFriday
Chudail/Churel is one of the mist dreaded entity in Indian folklore. This latest episode explores the legend that has haunted the #myths and #folklore of #India and #Pakistan.
The DARK Truth About Chudail Spirits in Indian Folklore
youtu.be/Ymu5-llkit4
The DARK Truth About Chudail Spirits in Indian Folklore
youtu.be/Ymu5-llkit4
The DARK Truth About Chudail Spirits in Indian Folklore
YouTube video by Chaturya - The 4th State
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Chudail/Churel is one of the mist dreaded entity in Indian folklore. This latest episode explores the legend that has haunted the #myths and #folklore of #India and #Pakistan.
The DARK Truth About Chudail Spirits in Indian Folklore
youtu.be/Ymu5-llkit4
The DARK Truth About Chudail Spirits in Indian Folklore
youtu.be/Ymu5-llkit4
Reposted by K. Hari Kumar
See folk crafts, folk art and the Stone of Destiny in Perth (I think I have my next UK destination planned!) www.journee-mondiale.com/en/the-only-... #folkcraft #folkart #folklore #folkloring #perth #scotland #stoneofdestiny #scottish
The only Scottish city where you can see the Stone of Destiny + learn ancient royal crafts - locals call it 'the fair city'
www.journee-mondiale.com
August 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
See folk crafts, folk art and the Stone of Destiny in Perth (I think I have my next UK destination planned!) www.journee-mondiale.com/en/the-only-... #folkcraft #folkart #folklore #folkloring #perth #scotland #stoneofdestiny #scottish
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Cosmic Naagas: Guardians of the Mystical Realms
Meet the legendary serpent deities who weave through the fabric of Hindu #mythology — each with their own cosmic tale:
Meet the legendary serpent deities who weave through the fabric of Hindu #mythology — each with their own cosmic tale:
August 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Cosmic Naagas: Guardians of the Mystical Realms
Meet the legendary serpent deities who weave through the fabric of Hindu #mythology — each with their own cosmic tale:
Meet the legendary serpent deities who weave through the fabric of Hindu #mythology — each with their own cosmic tale: