In Indian folklore, a soul that dies with a burning, unfulfilled desire—in this case, an desperate thirst—cannot find peace and returns to the mortal world, haunting places where water is scarce or near old, abandoned wells (kuan). Appearance and Behaviors
Instead of dismissing the Pyasi Bhootni as mere superstition, understanding its purpose can be useful, especially for travelers, rural development workers, and anthropologists. pyasi bhootni