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
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
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
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
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
These Cosmic Naagas are more than myth—they are symbols of spiritual energy, sacred wisdom, and the cycles of renewal and immortality.
Unravel their mysteries and legends in my bestselling book, NAAGA.
www.amazon.in/Naaga-Discov...
#books
Unravel their mysteries and legends in my bestselling book, NAAGA.
www.amazon.in/Naaga-Discov...
#books
August 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
These Cosmic Naagas are more than myth—they are symbols of spiritual energy, sacred wisdom, and the cycles of renewal and immortality.
Unravel their mysteries and legends in my bestselling book, NAAGA.
www.amazon.in/Naaga-Discov...
#books
Unravel their mysteries and legends in my bestselling book, NAAGA.
www.amazon.in/Naaga-Discov...
#books
Takshaka
The fierce serpent king from the Mahabharata, known for his potent venom and pivotal role in divine justice. Takshaka is the embodiment of the duality of naaga power—protector and destroyer, revered and feared.
#mythsandlore
The fierce serpent king from the Mahabharata, known for his potent venom and pivotal role in divine justice. Takshaka is the embodiment of the duality of naaga power—protector and destroyer, revered and feared.
#mythsandlore
August 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Takshaka
The fierce serpent king from the Mahabharata, known for his potent venom and pivotal role in divine justice. Takshaka is the embodiment of the duality of naaga power—protector and destroyer, revered and feared.
#mythsandlore
The fierce serpent king from the Mahabharata, known for his potent venom and pivotal role in divine justice. Takshaka is the embodiment of the duality of naaga power—protector and destroyer, revered and feared.
#mythsandlore
Vasuki
King of the Nagas, coiled around Shiva’s neck and the mighty rope in the Samudra Manthan. Vasuki embodies cosmic strength, resilience, and the vital force that churns creation itself.
#folklore
King of the Nagas, coiled around Shiva’s neck and the mighty rope in the Samudra Manthan. Vasuki embodies cosmic strength, resilience, and the vital force that churns creation itself.
#folklore
August 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Vasuki
King of the Nagas, coiled around Shiva’s neck and the mighty rope in the Samudra Manthan. Vasuki embodies cosmic strength, resilience, and the vital force that churns creation itself.
#folklore
King of the Nagas, coiled around Shiva’s neck and the mighty rope in the Samudra Manthan. Vasuki embodies cosmic strength, resilience, and the vital force that churns creation itself.
#folklore
Ananta Shesha
The Infinite Serpent who cradles the universe on his thousand hoods. Lord Vishnu rests upon Ananta during the great dissolution, symbolizing endless time and the eternal foundation of existence. #hinduism
The Infinite Serpent who cradles the universe on his thousand hoods. Lord Vishnu rests upon Ananta during the great dissolution, symbolizing endless time and the eternal foundation of existence. #hinduism
August 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Ananta Shesha
The Infinite Serpent who cradles the universe on his thousand hoods. Lord Vishnu rests upon Ananta during the great dissolution, symbolizing endless time and the eternal foundation of existence. #hinduism
The Infinite Serpent who cradles the universe on his thousand hoods. Lord Vishnu rests upon Ananta during the great dissolution, symbolizing endless time and the eternal foundation of existence. #hinduism
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:
The untold tale of Arjuna’s third from Mahabharata #Mythology
July 27, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The untold tale of Arjuna’s third from Mahabharata #Mythology
Pune! I'm at Crossword Book-A-Thon tomorrow! Join me Sat, June 28th, 5 PM, Phoenix Marketcity, Viman Nagar. Let's talk horror & mythology! See you there! #Pune #Horror #Mythology
June 27, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Pune! I'm at Crossword Book-A-Thon tomorrow! Join me Sat, June 28th, 5 PM, Phoenix Marketcity, Viman Nagar. Let's talk horror & mythology! See you there! #Pune #Horror #Mythology
June 21, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Unraveling the Mystery of Restless Spirits: Why Some Souls Can't Find Peace #folklore #paranormal #horror
June 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM
Unraveling the Mystery of Restless Spirits: Why Some Souls Can't Find Peace #folklore #paranormal #horror
Ever had a dream so real it makes you question everything? 😳 I shared my nightmare with Ranveer on his podcast, and our conversation quickly spiraled into the realm of the paranormal.
#horror #philosophy #podcasts #beerbiceps #paranormal
#horror #philosophy #podcasts #beerbiceps #paranormal
June 18, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Ever had a dream so real it makes you question everything? 😳 I shared my nightmare with Ranveer on his podcast, and our conversation quickly spiraled into the realm of the paranormal.
#horror #philosophy #podcasts #beerbiceps #paranormal
#horror #philosophy #podcasts #beerbiceps #paranormal
no. not all stories are about love. they need not be. i’d suggest those who haven’t read dakhma to add it to your june reading list :)
#pridemonth
#pridemonth
June 7, 2025 at 3:33 PM
no. not all stories are about love. they need not be. i’d suggest those who haven’t read dakhma to add it to your june reading list :)
#pridemonth
#pridemonth
April 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It’s finally happening.
A terrifying tale based on events that were never supposed to see the light of day.
A city haunted by silence. A woman without a face.
Coming soon to—
…okay, no. Not yet.
Happy April Fools’ Day.
Until then, grab the book. The real horror’s still in there.
amzn.to/41VpK71
A terrifying tale based on events that were never supposed to see the light of day.
A city haunted by silence. A woman without a face.
Coming soon to—
…okay, no. Not yet.
Happy April Fools’ Day.
Until then, grab the book. The real horror’s still in there.
amzn.to/41VpK71
April 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
It’s finally happening.
A terrifying tale based on events that were never supposed to see the light of day.
A city haunted by silence. A woman without a face.
Coming soon to—
…okay, no. Not yet.
Happy April Fools’ Day.
Until then, grab the book. The real horror’s still in there.
amzn.to/41VpK71
A terrifying tale based on events that were never supposed to see the light of day.
A city haunted by silence. A woman without a face.
Coming soon to—
…okay, no. Not yet.
Happy April Fools’ Day.
Until then, grab the book. The real horror’s still in there.
amzn.to/41VpK71
here is a #book which contains very short #horror stories with indian supernatural entities inspired by its rich #folklore. do give it a read, horror fans.
india’s most haunted - takes of terrifying places
amzn.to/42my8fS
india’s most haunted - takes of terrifying places
amzn.to/42my8fS
March 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
here is a #book which contains very short #horror stories with indian supernatural entities inspired by its rich #folklore. do give it a read, horror fans.
india’s most haunted - takes of terrifying places
amzn.to/42my8fS
india’s most haunted - takes of terrifying places
amzn.to/42my8fS
It all begins at the writing desk in my little office-study.
Where tea stains kiss forgotten outlines, and the quiet hum of thought becomes thunder in the mind.
Writing is an escape—
Dreams twist into nightmares.
Heroes wear shadows.
Villains bleed humanity.
#horror #author #filmmaker
Where tea stains kiss forgotten outlines, and the quiet hum of thought becomes thunder in the mind.
Writing is an escape—
Dreams twist into nightmares.
Heroes wear shadows.
Villains bleed humanity.
#horror #author #filmmaker
March 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
It all begins at the writing desk in my little office-study.
Where tea stains kiss forgotten outlines, and the quiet hum of thought becomes thunder in the mind.
Writing is an escape—
Dreams twist into nightmares.
Heroes wear shadows.
Villains bleed humanity.
#horror #author #filmmaker
Where tea stains kiss forgotten outlines, and the quiet hum of thought becomes thunder in the mind.
Writing is an escape—
Dreams twist into nightmares.
Heroes wear shadows.
Villains bleed humanity.
#horror #author #filmmaker
unable to withstand a severe headache, mamta stops by the edge of the forest only to be beckoned by a mysterious pregnant woman.
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
March 27, 2025 at 3:42 PM
unable to withstand a severe headache, mamta stops by the edge of the forest only to be beckoned by a mysterious pregnant woman.
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
6 months after the traumatic incident, mamta heads to a sleepy indian village to investigate a story about a tribe.
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
March 27, 2025 at 3:40 PM
6 months after the traumatic incident, mamta heads to a sleepy indian village to investigate a story about a tribe.
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
dakini: amzn.to/4iJbdkF
#horror #books #ghibli
March 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
dakini in ghibli art.
March 27, 2025 at 3:36 PM
dakini in ghibli art.