The Churel, [a] also known as Petni and Shakchunni (Hindi: चुड़ैल cuṛail, Urdu: چڑیل, Bangla: চুড়েল cuṛēl / পেত্নী pētnī / শাকচুন্নী śakcunnī, Nepali: किचकन्या kichkanya / किचकण्डी kichkandi / किचकन्नी kichkanni), is a mythical or legendary creature resembling a woman, which may be a demoniacal revenant said to occur in South Asia and Southeast...

Churel is a mythical creature that is popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan. It is believed to be the spirit of a woman who suffered mistreatment or injustice during her lifetime, particularly those who died during childbirth or while pregnant, faced domestic abuse, or endured other forms of hardship.

Unveiling the Churel: A Female Spirit of Vengeance. The Churel is believed to be the tormented soul of a woman who met a tragic end, often during childbirth or due to mistreatment by her own kin. But don't mistake her for a mindless phantasm.

The creature is also known as “Chudail” in some parts of South Asia. According to the folklore, Pichal Peri is a female creature with long hair covering her face and feet pointing backward. It is believed that the creature preys on men and children, …

Oct 15, 2024 · In India, we know these creatures as churel. There are many names: Shaksunni, chudail, petni, kichkandi … I could go on, but you’ll be bored. Let’s explore a common tale that involves these...

Jun 16, 2024 · In the folklore of India, this eerie sound would be attributed to a Chudail – a vengeful, supernatural entity that haunts the fringes of human existence. The Chudail, a figure both terrifying and captivating, has been a prominent fixture in Indian mythology for centuries.

Aug 16, 2012 · In the western & eastern parts of India, the Chudail is believed to look like a hag (an old woman with disturbing looks) who lures small children away from their families and then kills them. Some even believe that she eats little children so …

Dec 14, 2014 · A churel, also spelled as churail, chudail or chudel is a female ghost of South Asian folklore, which is equivalent of Lilith and well known in North India, Bangladesh and Pakistan. The word “churel” is also used colloquially for a witch.

The Churel, also spelled as Charail, Churreyl, Chudail, Chudel, Chuṛail, Cuḍail or Cuḍel (Hindi: चुड़ैल, Urdu: چڑیل) is a mythical or legendary creature resembling a woman, which may be a demoniacal revenant said to occur in South Asia and Southeast Asia, particularly popular in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Pakistan.

Oct 23, 2007 · A churel, also written as "churail" is a female ghost out of Hindu folklore. She appears either as a hideous creature with long, pendant breasts, sharp long teeth, unkempt hair, and a black tongue, or as a beautiful young woman who can charm any man. Often, her feet are backward, and she has an unnaturally long black tongue.