Swathi Rao

Desi Horror

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New episodes every week! This podcast is dedicated to paranormal occurrences in South Asian countries. Listen to real stories buried in history along with fictional horror tales sprinkled in. Listeners are free to send in their stories that will be featured. Subscribe for group paranormal discussions, detailed cases and more: https://anchor.fm/swathirao/subscribe

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Swathi Rao

Episodes

A night on the terrace 13.02.2023 10:40

A real life incident that occurred 15 years ago. During a wedding in my family, my uncle and aunt travelled to a small town in Andhra Pradesh and ended up sleeping on the terrace at a relative’s house. The night did not go as smoothly as they anticipated

Bhutan Haunting - Can paranormal activity occur through technology? 07.02.2023 9:15

The history of TVs and spirit activity through technology. Buried in a cave in Bhutan we uncover a ‘cursed TV’

An abandoned cursed village in Rajasthan 17.01.2023 4:10

A cursed village lost in time, never to be inhabited again. Was it supernatural forces at play or just good planning? Find out more about the story behind this desert tourist attraction

The dark history behind Nepal’s Itum Baha 17.01.2023 6:39

Imagine a Buddhist monastery that originated because of a monster? Nepal has one such structure in the middle of it’s capital

A haunting at a Kodaikanal cottage 02.01.2023 6:47

This is a real life incident that happened to me on a New Year’s Eve in a beautiful yet eerie cottage in Vatakannal in Tamil Nadu.

Temple for ghosts - Kantara inspired 01.01.2023 7:01

After watching the movie Kantara , it made me realise that there is spirit worship in different parts of India. This story takes us to Rajasthan, where a unique temple is situated that helps people get rid of ghosts/demonic possessions

Would you offer me a ride home? 28.11.2022 6:31

Based in a small town, this real life incident happened to my grandfather. This story is about a little girl who preyed on people near the river side

11 Bengali Ghosts that you never want to encounter 12.11.2022 8:39

Bengalis have a rich history of stories and some of the scariest ghosts reside in their stories.

The Asian Halloween that you didn’t know existed 12.11.2022 4:29

Bengalis have been practising their own version of Halloween, the night the dead souls walk the earth. So what is the history behind this day and how can we be part of this?

The black magic capital of India 08.11.2022 6:30

In the beautiful state of Assam in the north east of India lies a tiny village, Mayong. It’s black magic history is much darker than you think it is.

Bonacaud Bungalow 08.11.2022 4:44

In God’s own country, Kerala, a bungalow was built during the British era. In this episode we uncover the ghost behind this bungalow built on a tea plantation

Kundanbagh House Haunting 08.11.2022 5:52

In the city of Hyderabad in 2002, a thief broke into an affluent house. What he found was not what he was looking for.

The story behind Crocodile tears/Neeli Kaneer 07.11.2022 6:28

2500 years ago in the land of Tamil Nadu, a young wife was murdered. Her spirit looked for ways to get revenge.

Desi Horror Podcast intro! 07.11.2022 0:48

Myths, fables, folklore and real incidents that occurred in South Asia all in the paranormal realm explored in detail. We delve into supernatural incidents and destinations with a history that you can still visit in 2023. Let’s explore some of best horror stories out there the desi way!