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Meet The Munjya, Vetal And Chetkin: The Local Legends Bringing A Distinctly Desi Flavour To Halloween

Reported by The Free Press Journal 25 Oct 2026, 8:30 am IST 1 min read

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From the ghost haunting peepal trees to the Konkan’s guardian spirit and a shape-shifting witch, Maharashtra’s folklore is finding a new audience as Indian horror brings a homegrown twist to Halloween

Read the full report on The Free Press Journal

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Section: India
Places: Maharashtra
First reported by: The Free Press Journal
Reporter: anjali kochhar
Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026, 8:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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