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Spirits of Shakchunni | Folktale from Bengal

Spirits of Shakchunni | Folktale from Bengal

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In this episode of What The Folk, we delve into the supernatural territory! Ghosts have been a core part of Bengal's folktales over centuries, and in this episode, listen to the tale of the much-dreaded Shakchunni, the ghost of a married woman who lives atop a tree, craving to meet a partner as she possesses young brides!

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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