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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India

What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India

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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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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - Taateyhii: Story of a Vampire | Folk Tale from Arunachal Pradesh

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

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09/04/23 • 23 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - Welcome to What The Folk

Welcome to What The Folk

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08/21/23 • 3 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - The Ogress Queen | Folktale from Kashmir

The Ogress Queen | Folktale from Kashmir

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10/09/23 • 26 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - The Ballad of Malushahi | Folktale from the Himalayas

The Ballad of Malushahi | Folktale from the Himalayas

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10/24/23 • 25 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - The Boy, The Witch, and The Gulgula Tree | Folktale from Rajasthan

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

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10/02/23 • 27 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - Pati, Patni, aur Malpua | Folk Tale from Bihar

Pati, Patni, aur Malpua | Folk Tale from Bihar

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09/11/23 • 15 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - Shall I Show You My Real Face? | Folktale from Tamil Nadu

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

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11/06/23 • 18 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - The Flowering Tree | Folktale from Karnataka

The Flowering Tree | Folktale from Karnataka

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10/31/23 • 26 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - Beware, The Yakshi! | Folktale from Kerala

Beware, The Yakshi! | Folktale from Kerala

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10/16/23 • 15 min

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.

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What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India - The Tragedy of Sassi-Punnu | Folktale from Punjab

The Tragedy of Sassi-Punnu | Folktale from Punjab

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09/25/23 • 14 min

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.

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How many episodes does What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India have?

What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Mythology, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Story, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India?

The episode title 'Shall I Show You My Real Face? | Folktale from Tamil Nadu' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India?

The average episode length on What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India released?

Episodes of What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India?

The first episode of What The Folk by ThisDay | Folk Tales from India was released on Aug 21, 2023.

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