Bramrachokh (Kashmiri pronunciation: [bramraːt͡ʃoːkʰ]), also known as Bram Bram Chokh or Rachok,[1] in Kashmiri legend is a mythical being who inhabits desolate areas and fools travellers by pretending to be a light.[2] He is a monster with a fire pot balanced on his head. On his forehead, is a strong, shining eye. It is thought that late travellers frequently encounter this light in remote locations, which causes them to either ditch or cave. Children frequently sit by their windows in villages, casting glances at distant locations where light burns and extinguishes, and calling out to their friends to watch "Rahchok."[3]
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- ^ "Kashmiri Mythical Creatures". Gyawun. 2021-03-14. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ Grierson, George Abraham (1932). "A dictionary of the Kashmiri language". dsal.uchicago.edu. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ Kalla, Krishan Lal (1985). The Literary Heritage of Kashmir. Mittal Publications. p. 238.