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India's rich cultural diversity is reflected in its folk tales and fables. Stories that carry magic, mythology, and magnificence, that have been passed on from generation to generation. What The Folk by ThisDay, hosted by Deepa Ranganath, brings these folktales closer to you.

Episodes

  1. 11/06/2023

    Shall I Show You My Real Face? | Folktale from Tamil Nadu

    What is it like to be married to a Tiger? Listen to this interesting folk tale from Tamil Nadu which focuses beyond just the story and comments on the ways of the society on the final episode of What The Folk Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    18 min
  2. The Flowering Tree | Folktale from Karnataka

    10/31/2023

    The Flowering Tree | Folktale from Karnataka

    Tune in to today's episode of What The Folk to listen to the story of the girl who would turn into a flowering tree!  Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    26 min
  3. The Ballad of Malushahi | Folktale from the Himalayas

    10/24/2023

    The Ballad of Malushahi | Folktale from the Himalayas

    The ballad of Malushahi is often heard in folk tales and songs across the Himachal region. It is a story of lovers brought together by a dream. In today's episode of What The Folk, we explore this story in detail! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    25 min
  4. Beware, The Yakshi! | Folktale from Kerala

    10/16/2023

    Beware, The Yakshi! | Folktale from Kerala

    A monster masquerading as a beautiful woman, tales of 'The Yakshi' enchanting men and leading them to their peril are common in folk literature in Kerala. In today's episode of What The Folk, we explore this story in detail! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    15 min
  5. The Ogress Queen | Folktale from Kashmir

    10/09/2023

    The Ogress Queen | Folktale from Kashmir

    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! Listen to this folk tale from Kashmir on today's episode of What The Folk with Deepa Ranganath. Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    27 min
  6. The Boy, The Witch, and The Gulgula Tree | Folktale from Rajasthan

    10/02/2023

    The Boy, The Witch, and The Gulgula Tree | Folktale from Rajasthan

    A boy who likes to eat Gulgulas plants a Gulgula tree. But then he meets a witch who wants to eat him! Tune in to this episode of What The Folk with Deepa Ranganath to know what happens next! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    27 min
  7. The Tragedy of Sassi-Punnu | Folktale from Punjab

    09/25/2023

    The Tragedy of Sassi-Punnu | Folktale from Punjab

    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. Tune in to today's episode of What The Folk to listen to this timeless folktale! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    14 min
  8. Spirits of Shakchunni | Folktale from Bengal

    09/18/2023

    Spirits of Shakchunni | Folktale from Bengal

    In this episode of What The Folk, we delve into the supernatural territory! Ghosts have been a core part of Bengal's folktales over centuries, and in this episode, listen to the tale of the much-dreaded Shakchunni, the ghost of a married woman who lives atop a tree, craving to meet a partner as she possesses young brides! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    17 min
  9. Pati, Patni, aur Malpua | Folk Tale from Bihar

    09/11/2023

    Pati, Patni, aur Malpua | Folk Tale from Bihar

    How far are you willing to go for your favorite 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! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    15 min
  10. Taateyhii: Story of a Vampire | Folk Tale from Arunachal Pradesh

    09/04/2023

    Taateyhii: Story of a Vampire | Folk Tale from Arunachal Pradesh

    In today's episode of What The Folk, host Deepa Ranganath narrates a folk tale from Arunachal Pradesh, where a man meets a girl in the forest - and then strange things start happening to him! Tune in to listen to 'Taateyhii', a fascinating supernatural folktale. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    24 min
  11. Welcome to What The Folk

    08/21/2023

    Welcome to What The Folk

    We often limit folk tales to talking animals, kings and queens, and stories from the ancient epics. However, there's much more to folk stories than these stereotypes! Join host Deepa Ranganath in the podcast 'What The Folk', as she takes you through the rich and diverse landscape of India's folk tales.  Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store.

    4 min

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India's rich cultural diversity is reflected in its folk tales and fables. Stories that carry magic, mythology, and magnificence, that have been passed on from generation to generation. What The Folk by ThisDay, hosted by Deepa Ranganath, brings these folktales closer to you.

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