Bhor

Possession has fascinated, frightened, and divided human belief for centuries. Is it a supernatural phenomenon, a psychological condition, a spiritual experience—or something science has yet to fully explain?

In ‘Bhor’, acclaimed author Tamoghno Naskar journeys into the mysterious world of spirit possession, trance, folklore, ritual, and unexplained human experiences. Moving beyond simplistic ideas of ghosts or divine intervention, the book investigates ‘bhor’ as a complex phenomenon situated at the intersection of belief, medicine, psychology, history, anthropology, and culture.

Drawing on real-life accounts, historical records, medical evidence, and detailed analysis, Tamoghno Naskar explores the many forms this phenomenon takes across India. From the Himalayas to Kanyakumari, Assam to Kerala, the journey travels through diverse traditions and cultural practices—including Bhuta Kola, Deodhoni and other indigenous rituals—revealing how different communities understand the mysterious transformation of the human body and mind.

What makes ‘Bhor’ especially compelling is its dual nature: it is both an investigation into one of humanity's oldest mysteries and the record of an adventurous journey through India's extraordinary cultural landscape. Tamoghno Naskar examines the evidence without forcing a final verdict, leaving readers to confront the questions and decide for themselves.