Written by: Prasoon Man Shrestha - 2022015, Grade IX
Posted on: 20 November, 2019
Khya is a mythical demon which is mostly believed by the Newars. Khya is derived from the word “fear”. There are two types of Khya. They are: Black Khya and White Khya. A Black Khya is supposed to be the bad one and the White Khya is supposed to be a good one. Some people also worship them alongside Goddess Laxmi. In the Bell Bibaha people make white khya from cotton and paste it on the wall. Some people say that both of the Khyas are evil. Most of the Khyas are believed to live in the houses of Newars.
