Folklore, fairy tales and superstition mixed with a spark creativity has given rise to some of the strangest, funniest and scariest legends on this side of the planet. With the mixing pot of religions, beliefs and cultures that is India, one always finds the most fascinating stories in the strangest places, usually over a cup of chai. The back story to a haunted house and the mystery of the wailing woman, they're all part of legends heard in India.

5. Mechho Bhoot - The fish loving ghost

These mischievous ghosts are said to steal fish from villages. They live near ponds and lakes, causing harmless trouble and generally blurring the line between amusing and annoying.

6. Nale Ba Witch - The ghost that knocks

In some areas of Bangalore people believed there was a witch who would roam around visiting people's house and knocking on their doors. Opening the door basically guarantees certain death so you have to write 'nale ba' i.e 'come tomorrow' on the front door of your house. Seeing this gives you a day's respite from this wayward witch. Hence in some parts of Bangalore, April 1 is celebrated as Nale Ba day.