Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Mystery Woman's Image on Karnataka Construction Sites
A woman named Niharika Rao, who is a YouTuber from Karnataka, has become famous for a strange reason.
People in Karnataka have been putting up her picture on buildings under construction and in markets.
The picture shows her with wide, surprised eyes.
This is being done to keep away bad luck or negative energies, which is similar to an 'evil eye' charm.
The image comes from a viral video clip from 2023.
Many people on the internet were curious about who she was and why her picture was everywhere.
Some thought it was a new trend or even a joke.
But it turns out, it's a way for people to protect their places from bad things.
Niharika Rao's image is being used as a charm to ward off negative energies in Karnataka.
The image originates from a 2023 viral video clip of Rao.
People hang the image on construction sites and markets to protect from bad luck.
The charm is known as 'Dristi Gombe', similar to an 'evil eye' charm.
The internet was curious about the image, leading to discussions and speculations.
- Who
- Niharika Rao, a Karnataka-based YouTuber
- What
- Her image is being used as a charm to ward off negative energies
- When
- The image gained attention in January 2026
- Where
- Construction sites and markets in Karnataka, outside Bengaluru
- Why
- To protect from negative energies, as a form of 'Dristi Gombe' charm
- Identity of the Woman
- Niharika Rao, a Karnataka-based YouTuber
- Purpose of the Image
- To ward off negative energies (Dristi Gombe charm)
- Origin of the Image
- From a 2023 viral video clip of Niharika Rao
- Location of Sightings
- Construction sites and markets in Karnataka, outside Bengaluru
- Poster's Popularity
- Gained attention after a user posted about it on X (Twitter)