GONCHO DARE

Herbert Daniel Gebauer - 06/01/2018

What appears to be inaccessible rock shelters (reminiscent of) –>Sogin Saram or Sogin Nokpante / Nokpanthe reported DIRECTOR … (s.a. circa 2003) when advertising mysterious sites of Balpakram (also: Balphakram), incuding the rock cliffs of the [Mahadeo River's] canyon are said to be the natural habitats of gonchos, the evil spirits who like to take away people from their homes.These gonchos lead their victims over steep precipices and inaccessible rock faces without causing any physical harm. Gupta & Sharma (s.a. circa 2004 ±2) list among the more than 45 interesting sites that reflect the uniqueness of this area (Balphakram / Balpakram), the item Goncho-dare (Steep rock cliffs of the canyon): These are believed to be the natural habitats of the gonchos or evil spirits. The gonchos are believed to carry away people and lead them over steep precipices and inaccessible rock cliffs. They however do not cause any harm to their victims.