In the final story in the 'What The Folk' series, read a folktale from Tamil Nadu, which takes you through an incredible story of a tiger married to a human.

Folktales from Karnataka typically have a strong ecological connect. We’ve seen that in the 2022 film Kantara, and we explore the same in this story.

The ballad of Rajula and Malushahii is often heard in folk tales and songs across the Himachal region. It is a story of lovers brought together by a dream. Continue reading to know more about this folk tale from the hills.

A monster masquerading as a beautiful woman, yakshis are a common subject of folk literature in Kerala, infamous for enchanting men and leading them to their peril. In today's story, we explore one of these legends in detail!

A young prince who grew up in a well, abandoned by his royal father, comes back to save the king who is being bewitched by an ogress! Check out this folk tale from Kashmir to know what happens next.

A boy who likes to eat gulgulas plants a gulgula tree. But then he meets a witch who wants to eat him! Read this incredible folktale from Rajasthan to know what happens next

The story of Sassi-Punnu is among one of the most well-known folk stories to come out of the Punjab region. A story of forbidden love, of lovers being separated, and a story that ends in tragedy. Read this folk tale from Punjab here.

In this folktale, we delve into the supernatural territory! Ghosts have been a core part of Bengal's folktales over centuries, and here we read about the much-dreaded Shakhchunni, the ghost of a married woman who lives atop a tree, craving to meet a partner as she possesses young brides!

How far are you willing to go for your favourite food? This folktale from Bihar narrates the story of a couple who were willing to be cremated alive — all for the love of a malpua!

Birds often play an important role in folk tales and folk legends. If you listen carefully, you might hear a bird in Arunachal Pradesh say “Tatteyhii... Tatteyhii.” But what does it mean? In ‘What The Folk', Deepa Ranganath brings to you the story of a bird whose call is for a man... who fell in love with a vampire!