
Also some of these flames are fed by underground sources of natural gas. Methane gases on oxidation produce such lights. Scientifically it was found that these are caused by burning of Marsh Gas or Methane Gas. Some says these are the lights of the spirits of stillborn and un baptized children who constantly travel between hell and heaven. In America these light are considered to be the ghosts of railroad tracks and roadside workers who were killed on duty because of an accident. In countries like Estonia and Finland these light mark locations of hidden treasures. The other name of the similar lights are will-o’-the-wisp, Jack-o’-lantern, hinkypunk etc. These lights are not really limited to West Bengal or Bangladesh but have been spotted at various places in India like Himachal, Gujarat and abroad like Nepal, UK, Finland, Australia, North America and South America. It is said that these lights represent the ghosts of fisher man who died while fishing. It is also said that whoever sees and follows these lights become insane and never recover. If someone tries to follow these strange lights moving over the marshes, he may be led to drowning in the deep waters. From time to time several dead bodies are found by the locals in these areas. It is said that when the local fisherman see these lights they are confused and they lose their bearing. Local fisher men often report these mysterious ghost lights. By understanding the various photo phenomena that can be mistaken for ghosts and acknowledging the role of pareidolia in our perceptions, we can avoid being misled by false evidence and continue to explore the mysteries of the supernatural with a healthy dose of skepticism and curiosity.Aleya Lights or Ghost lights are witnesses in the swamps and marshes of West Bengal. Many of these common photo phenomena can be easily explained, and it is always important to rule out natural or man-made causes before jumping to supernatural conclusions. In conclusion, while the possibility of encountering paranormal activity is still a fascinating and thrilling prospect, it is important to approach any photographic evidence of supernatural activity with a critical eye. By understanding and recognizing the role of pareidolia in our perceptions, we can more accurately evaluate photographic evidence and make informed conclusions about the existence of paranormal activity. Without proper analysis and investigation, it is easy to mistake random patterns or anomalies for evidence of ghosts or spirits. However, it is essential to be mindful of this tendency when examining photographic evidence of supernatural activity. It is important to note that pareidolia is a normal and natural phenomenon that affects everyone to some degree. In these situations, the human brain will sometimes “see” a face or figure that is not actually present, leading people to believe that they have captured evidence of a ghostly entity. This is especially true when the photo is taken in low light conditions or is of poor quality. When people see what they perceive to be a human face or figure in a photograph, their brain naturally attempts to fill in the gaps and make sense of the image. Pareidolia can play a significant role in why people might believe that they have captured photographic evidence of spirits. This phenomenon can sometimes explain why people might see or interpret ghostly images in photos or other visual stimuli, even if there is no supernatural activity present. This can create ghostly, transparent images that appear to be layered on top of each other.įinally, pareidolia is a psychological phenomenon where the human brain perceives familiar patterns or shapes, such as human faces or animals, in random or vague stimuli, such as clouds, shadows, or even in photographic anomalies. These can appear as smudges or shapes that can be misinterpreted as ghostly apparitions or energies.ĭouble exposure is another common phenomenon where two or more images are accidentally superimposed on top of each other in a single photo.

Sometimes, the presence of the camera strap or the photographer’s finger in the frame can accidentally ruin a photo. They can also reflect light and appear as glowing orbs, adding to the illusion of ghostly activity.

Insects such as moths, flies, and mosquitoes can fly close to the camera lens and appear as blurry, streaky shapes in the photo. This effect can easily be mistaken for supernatural activity. In low light conditions, dust particles in the air can be captured by the camera and appear as small, fuzzy orbs in the photo.
