In many Hindu traditions, it is a belief that people can be possessed by entities such as Bhoot,[1] Pret, Pisach, Dain, Nishi, and Jatak.[2] Exorcism is used to removed the possessing entity. The exorcism is often done by use of mantra (chanting of phases from Hindu Vedic scriptures of a deity). This is sometimes accompanied by a yajna (a special hawan with special ingredients is performed for the exorcism)[3]
- ^ "Bhut | Hindu Mythology, Meaning & Ghost". Britannica. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
- ^ Bhattacharyya, Narendra Nath (2000). Indian Demonology: The Inverted Pantheon. Manohar Publishers & Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7304-309-3.
- ^ Vishveshvar Press Varanasi. Uddish Tantra Of Ravan With Bhasha Tika Of Rameshvar Datta By Babu Baijanath Prasad Vishveshvar Press Varanasi.