The popular stories of King Vikram and a ghost named Vetaal have been passed down through the generations. Vetala is a supernatural spirit from the Hindu folklore who lives on trees and haunts cremation grounds. According to various Hindu traditions Vetala is the chief of ghosts and spirits and can be benevolent or malevolent. According to the Kalika Purana, he is the son of Lord Shiva. While Vetala is feared in different parts of India, in Konkan region of Maharashtra and in Goa, he is worshipe