Ban means 'wilderness', Jhakri means 'shaman' in Nepali language. Banjhakri (male) and Banjhakrini (female, also known as Lemlemey) are shamanic deities of the Tamang people of Nepal
As per legends Banjhakris are more like humanoid species who change into non-human animal form and kidnaps young boys
Banjhakri is a short, wild, simian trickster, large ears, hair covers his entire body, except for his face and palms, and he plays a golden dhyangro (kind of drum)
Banjhakris or Bankjhakrinis were believed to be cave dwellers, who abducted young boys and girls. They would then train the abducted kids the art of witchcraft and shamanism
Banjhakris were believed to be cave dwellers who abducted young boys and girls and trained them the art of witchcraft and shamanism inside the cave. Only the pure heart and body were retained for training
Locals still feel there are few Banjhakris and Banjhakrinis left in Sikkim who reside in caves and abduct young boys and girls. But not everyone can see them.
Locals believed the Banjhakris do not carry any bad intention and instead intend to pass on their art of Shamanism and witchcraft to turn young boys into healers