Position: Murgha

The (also known as the "chicken position" or "ear-holding squat") is a form of corporal punishment historically used in South Asian countries (such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka), often in educational settings or domestic discipline contexts. The name is derived from the Hindi/Urdu word murgha , meaning "rooster" or "chicken," as the final posture is said to resemble a rooster.

It is generally viewed today as a form of humiliation and physical abuse rather than a constructive disciplinary measure. murgha position

When assuming the Murgha position, the body undergoes several anatomical changes: The (also known as the "chicken position" or