The story begins with Bahini's marriage to a man from a neighboring village. However, their happiness was short-lived, as Bahini's husband was away on a journey when a powerful and evil Rakshasa (demon) named Chikeko laid eyes on her. Chikeko was immediately smitten with Bahini's beauty and decided to kidnap her.
Traditionally, Nepali stories were passed down through rituals, folk songs ( Lok Dohori ), and late-night tales told by grandparents.