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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 [https://thisday.app/] for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ekank.thisday&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1]  or on the iOS app store [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/thisday/id1638381311].

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 [https://thisday.app/] for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ekank.thisday&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1]  or on the iOS app store [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/thisday/id1638381311].

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 [https://thisday.app/] for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ekank.thisday&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1]  or on the iOS app store [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/thisday/id1638381311].

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 [https://thisday.app/] for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ekank.thisday&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1]  or on the iOS app store [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/thisday/id1638381311].

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 [https://thisday.app/] for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ekank.thisday&hl=en&gl=US&pli=1]  or on the iOS app store [https://apps.apple.com/in/app/thisday/id1638381311].