In this episode, we journey to the heart of Nepal—a land of towering mountains, ancient temples, and rich cultural diversity. Discover the magic of Nepali folktales, from the mystical spirits of the Himalayas to timeless legends emerging from different ethnic groups. In this episode, we’ll dive deep into the chilling tale of a fearsome man-eating giant from Kathmandu’s folklore who kidnaps and kills children to eat their meat. Blending Hindu, Buddhist, and indigenous beliefs, this story is one of the many that reflect Nepal’s vibrant soul. Get ready for legends as captivating—and haunting—as the Himalayas themselves! Happy Listening! 🙂
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Opening Music: Resham Firiri by Buddhi Bahadur Pariyar
- Source: Freesound.org
- SOL Resham.wav by CasaAsiaSons -- https://freesound.org/s/240815/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0
- https://www.magicalnepal.com/blog/resham-firiri-song-lyrics-english-meaning/
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Story Sources: Re-created based on the folk tale curated from the below two sources:
ECS Nepal: https://ecs.com.np/festival/gurumapa-the-ogre-of-itumbahaa?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Itumbaha.org: https://www.itumbaha.org/legend-of-itumbaha/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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Original music score (intro, bumpers, primarily show beds): Abhishek Papan Dutt
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SFX and background music beds: https://freesound.org (Please donate and support, if you are using their resources)
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Additional background music: Listed below. All additional music beds used in this episode are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (reuse allowed)
Himalayan Flute Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6uufXJBA-0&ab_channel=HitsNepal
Morning Flute Music | Himalayan Flute Music: https://youtu.be/UsKPH62yrAo?si=eM02pW0ZoNEv3qt2
Free Flute background music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TStK8S_zFQ&ab_channel=HitsNepal
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Producer, host, researcher, writer, editor, promotions, graphics: Shilpa Das Gupta
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