The Legend of “Muhnochwa”: Varanasi’s Mysterious Night Visitor In the early 2000s, Varanasi and nearby districts were gripped by fear of a strange creature known as “Muhnochwa”—literally meaning “face-scratcher.” Locals claimed that a glowing, fast-moving figure would appear at night, attack people by scratching their faces, and vanish before anyone could catch a clear glimpse. Rumors spread rapidly through villages and towns. Some believed it was a supernatural being, others thought it was an a