Acheri

An Acheri is a spirit of a young girl in the folklore of the southern Himalayas, specifically regions around Kumaon. They often dwell on top of mountains during the day and come down at dusk to hold revel. They are not peaceful, as to come across them during a revel could to death or molestation. They are often associated with disease, as they would cast their shadow over children to inflict them with incurable diseases. In their name, wearing a scarlet thread around your throat would protect you from colds and goitre. == Folklore == An Acheri is a spirit of a young girl (and in many accounts women) who died a violent death. Acheris are also referred to as "hill fairies", "Bhúts", and "hill godlings".

It is said that they dwell during the day in the mountains or hilltops, and at dusk they descend to hold revel. It is often unwise to visit the places where the revels, regardless of if the Acheri are presently there or not. They are also said to bring disease to children (and sometimes others) who come in contact with their shadow (Cháyá).