Desi Horror

History is often dark and traumatic. World War 2 in particular was disastrous for several countries. When Japan and USA were at war, a city in Philippines was used as a strategic pawn. A secret underground tunnel system was created by the Japanese. The result was war and hundreds of dead Japanese soldiers whose souls were trapped in these tunnels forever. Narrow, dark and cold tunnels that now carry the weight of these souls.

In the 1900s Chinese immigrants were laid to rest in a cemetery in Bangkok. Decades of neglect caused the spirits to be angered and they wandered. Rumours spread and the city intervened in the 1990s. The cemetery became a playground for children, jogging track for adults and a symbol of inclusivity. The spirits have been put back to rest.

Crag Hotel is a site that was once a residence, a hotel, a school and then a film set. One piece of land at the top of Penang Hill in Malaysia that lived through so many lives right from the 1800s. It was abandoned and now sits in ruins, weathered over time, waiting for visitors. Folklore deem it to be haunted but is it really the case?

To have a haunted bridge in the middle of an IT hub is unusual. The Holkar bridge in India, was built by the Peshwas, a Maratha ruler in the 1800s, it connects the outskirts of Pune to the city and is located right next to a cemetery. Do lost souls wander here at night?

Maldives is more than a tourist destination. We explore more folklore from this region in this episode. In ancient times the realms of spirits and men were separated by a set of laws and spells that were agreed upon by both races according to Maldivian beliefs. But one demon Dhonkamana was different, she made the grave mistake of transforming into a human but did she stay human?

The Maldives is known for its tourism, turns out there's more to this island country. Rannamaari wreck is a popular diving spot at a luxury resort in the Maldives. But where did it get its name from and what is the story behind this monster?

A hospital in the middle of the city that opened in 1901 known for healthcare excellence has some rumours going around. Eerie sounds, shadows and a matron that exudes solace are some of the folklore that has been spoken about for decades. How true are they?

In 1983, a region in Karnataka called Pavagada experienced multiple gruesome deaths, most of them were little girls. The police were involved and they launched a manhunt and found nothing. The locals called the creature that caused the deaths, half-man and half-wolf and that it lurked in the shadows.

A mansion surrounded by a plantation that has 99 doors and was once upon a time a glorious house for a wealthy family now stands tall while its inside is decaying. A dead owner, a witch doctor, and dark entities cloud its past.

In an unusual case in India, in the 1950s called 'Orissa vs Ram Bahadur Thapa', a Nepalese domestic help landed in trouble for murdering a woman thinking she was a ghost. Yet the courts acquitted him. How did he escape jail time? Can the supernatural be a valid excuse?

Uncle Hỏa was a Vietnamese man with an opulent mansion that housed his leprosy-induced daughter. He decided not to have her buried traditionally and to date, her body was never recovered. Is it in Saigon or is it in Vũng Tàu? The story gets more twisted when tomb raiders intervened and modern-day Ghostbusters were chased out. Is this a tale of a grieving father who just wanted privacy or a tale of an entity that arose from an unorthodox burial?

A wealthy father gifted his daughters a beautiful mansion in a beautiful city as a memory of him. A tragedy struck the women and the house was abandoned. It had all the ingredients of a haunted house but was it really haunted?

During the British colonial era, Kolkata amassed wealth and fortune. A wealthy businessman built a collection of dolls in his mansion for his loving daughter. The Bengali Babus however decided to use their opulent mansion of dolls for torture and pain.

During the British era in India, a local tribal man who also happened to be a good samaritan called Karinthandan helped a British official find the route through the thick Kerala rainforests. The reward he received for this - death.

Chomangkan is a unique festival celebrated over a period of 4 days by the Karbi tribe in Assam in India. It's as grand as a wedding with new clothing, dancing and singing involved. Why do they do this? What happens in these 4 days?

It's the month of the elections and political discussions are trending on social media. But it turns out that the supernatural can reach even the highest ranking politicians. The official residences of some politicians have a history of being jinxed or cursed. We explore the explanation behind these rumours.

In Indonesia, away from the beautiful beaches of Bali and in the midst of the capital city, lies a unique haunted house whose name can make you hungry. We uncover the history behind the potato house.

In continuation to our past lives episode we explore the phenomenon of rebirth and reincarnation. Taranjit Singh from Punjab helped a forensic expert prove that the soul can pass from one life to another and retain memories. He helped show us that the supernatural can be real if we really study people and take notice of what's around us.

Past life is a previously lived life in a different body at a different time according to reincarnation. We explore Shanthi Devi's past life in the 1930s that became so famous that Mahatmi Gandhi got involved.

Vampires are Pseudo-creatures, a dead person who comes alive at night and drinks the blood of the living to sustain itself. As we continue our journey to discover more legends of Desi stories of the deadly European Vampire we find 2 interesting creatures who perhaps may be angels in the disguise of Vampires.

To kick off our Indian Vampire Series, we start with Chedipe. A woman who is a witch vampire that originated from the Godhavari river region. A blood sucking entity who targets only men because of the way they treated her when she was alive.

In a small town situated in the mountain region of Himachal Pradesh in India, lies a tale of a mother who protects her vandalised grave

Tales of cursed waterfalls and haunted hotels emerge from this small island nation.

Teresita Basa was a quiet respiratory therapist from the Philippines. She was murdered but refused to let her killer go. How did she catch the killer when she's dead?

A 11th century Shiva temple called Kakanmath temple is believed to be protected by ghosts who have allowed it to remain standing for 1000 years. Is there more to this supernatural story?

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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?

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.

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

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

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

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!