There are many folk remedies and folkloric sayings that elaborate on how to get rid of revenant and ghostly churels, and a number of measures that supposedly prevent churels from coming to life.

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.

Feb 23, 2023 · She is said to be the ghost of a wronged woman; usually, a woman who dies during childbirth. Other names for the Churel are jakhin, mukai, and nagulai. The Churel is an ugly, horrific-looking...

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...

Aug 16, 2012 · The Indian counterpart for the witch is called Chudail or Chudel (चुड़ैल )(pronounced as chew-dale). In many places, it is also referred to as Daayan (डायन)... Discover the history of supernatural elements in India, read spooky tales & tell your own.

The Chudail, also spelled as Chuiaels, Cijurreyls, Churreyl, Chudail, Chudel, Chuṛail, Cuḍail or Cuḍel (Hindi: चुडैल, Urdu: چڑیل‎) is a female demon in South-East Asia, and well known in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Pichal peri or pichhal pairī (Punjabi: ਪਿੱਛਲ ਪੈਰੀ, Hindi: पिछल पेरी, Urdu: پچھل‌ پيری "reverse-footed") is the name given to the churel in northwestern South Asia and Central Asia because of their typical appearance as a woman with long hair covering the face and feet pointing backward. [1]

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.

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.

Located in Kungher village of Patan, the Chudel Mata temple is devoted to the worship of the 'chudel' or witch. Unlike other temples, this particular shrine also serves as the high court for the village, as the local people seek justice from the witch goddess.