Botu
The Botu is a mischievous tree-dwelling imp or goblin from Nepalese folklore, particularly known in the rural hill regions and among the Newar communities of the Kathmandu Valley. These small forest spirits are considered harmless tricksters rather than malevolent beings, inhabiting the branches of banyan trees, rocky outcrops, and dense thickets near villages. The Botu shares similarities with other South Asian nature spirits and is often blamed for minor household misfortunes and unexplained noises in the night