Enroute Indian History Podcast

Tucked away on the banks of the Brahmaputra River lies a village shrouded in mystery and folklore — Mayong, often called the "Land of Black Magic" in India. For centuries, tales of sorcery, shape-shifting, disappearing acts, and ancient tantric rituals have echoed through this sleepy Assamese village. From healing with mantras to controlling wild beasts through whispers, Mayong's legends blur the line between myth and reality.

Towering above the clouds and carved into the rugged landscape of Jammu & Kashmir, the Chenab Bridge is more than just an engineering marvel—it's a symbol of India's ambition and resilience. In this episode, we journey into the heart of the Himalayas to uncover the story behind the world’s highest railway bridge. From the challenges faced by engineers and workers to the cultural and strategic significance of the project, India Unscripted brings you a behind-the-scenes look at how vision, grit, and innovation converged to make history. Join us as we unravel the untold stories that connect steel, soul, and sovereignty across the mighty Chenab.

Have you ever visited the temple of rats? Hidden in Rajasthan the Karni Mata Mandir is know to have thousands of rats that eat prasad and are considered divine. Devotees throng the temple and consider sighting a white rat as auspicious! So why do devotees pray to Karni Mata and why are there so many rats?

A vilage in Maharashtra has no doors. The villagers believe Lord shani, the god of Saturn protects them. The bank which opened in 2015 has no locks either. But is it all true? Does the deity really protect them and are there no crimes? Or they are just not reported? Listen to this episode to know more!

Alamzeb the innocent daughter of a tawaif. She wants to be a poetess and falls madly in love with a nobleman named Tajdar. Life snatches her innocence and trust on people when the twist of fate makes her become one thing she never wanted : a tawaif.