Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) is an infrequent yet important cause of meningoencephalitis, especially in immunocompetent individuals. [1] We present young patient, previously healthy woman who developed progressive neuropsychiatric and motor symptoms following a ritualistic holy dip. Her course wascomplicated by rural tremors, dystonia, rigidity, and quadriparesis. Despite broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antiviral therapy, the clinical response was initially limited. CSF polymerase chain reaction (PCR) ultimately revealed EBV as the causative pathogen. The patient underwent prolonged hospitalization with supportive neuro-rehabilitative care and gradual clinical recovery. This case emphasizes the need for high suspicion of EBV in atypical neuro-infections and the importance of early PCR-based diagnosis.