Murkatta (Nepali: मुर्कट्टा) is a headless ghost with eyes and mouth in chest and carrying its head tucked under its arm.
Murkatta is mentioned in various Nepali culture and traditions.
[1][2] They are considered as the spirits from the dead.
[3] The Murkatta is also interpreted as a person whose head has been cut down, symbolizing the defeat or a loss of intellect.
[4] The concept of Murkatta has inspired various works in contemporary culture, arts and literature.