Hadal
Also known as: Hadaal · Hadalni
Hadal (Hadaal) is a Central Indian female spirit of wells, trees, and night roads—related in tone to wider chudail-type lore.
- Region
- Madhya Pradesh
- State
- Madhya Pradesh
- Danger
- High
- Habitat
- Village wells, peepal trees, abandoned houses, lonely roads
Appearance
Often a woman-shaped spirit with long hair; some tellings share motifs with chudail lore (liminal beauty that turns terrifying).
Behavior
Village accounts may link Hadal to injustice, untimely death, or danger near water sources and empty paths after dusk.
Origin
Madhya Pradesh and Central Indian female-spirit traditions; spelling varies (Hadal / Hadaal).
Full Account
Hadal or Hadaal is spoken of in Madhya Pradesh folklore as a dangerous female spirit of liminal places.
Collectors should note spelling and local attributes carefully; the name may overlap with neighbouring chudail traditions without being identical.
Cultural Notes
Compare with Chudail/Churail entries for shared North Indian motifs.
Sources & References
Central Indian oral tradition (educational summary).