Shamanism in Pakistan is found most commonly in the Chaprote Nagar Valley. Shaman in the local language Shina are referred as 'Dayal'. Shamanism in the area has been linked to its dynamic history.

Dayal is the Shina (language of the Gilgit people of Pakistan) equivalent of Shaman. Dayals are not like the Eurasian Shamans, as the Eurasian Shamans have some special physical qualities like extra teeth, a sixth finger, or other physical signs. Dayals are normal beings who are selected by the Pari (the fairy, plural pariting).

Shamans or the Dayals are believed to have foresight. This foresight is a result of Dayal's interactions with the spirits. These spirits are fairies, pari (plural pariting) as called in the local language. The paris' tell the dayals about the future when they are in an ecstatic/trance state. Thus they foretell the future.

This illustration has been inspired by shamanism in these remote areas of Pakistan.