In India, so many traditional lands hold many secrets buried deep even after so many years. The more you dig it to untangle them, the more tangled they become. A similar secret is buried in the most haunted village in Rajasthan, Kuldhara Village. The Village lies in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan and has been deserted for the past 170 years. The entire village vanished overnight and people are still not able to find the answers. The Village has been abandoned for centuries now and there were many stories revolving around it shedding light on the reason. But the question is are they true, if not then why are people scared to go to the village? Why was the entire village destroyed and not civilised after so many years? We may not have the appropriate answer to this, but we have many interesting and mysterious facts that would amaze you.
Kuldhara Village Story
There’s a strange secret surrounding the destruction of Kuldhara Village. The story begins about 200 years ago when Kuldhara was a prosperous village colonized by Paliwal Brahmins along with 84 neighboring villages. Things were going smoothly until an evil eye fell upon the village. There was a Diwan of the state named Salim Singh who had his eyes on a beautiful girl in the village. He was so obsessed with the girl that he desperately wanted to possess her. To fulfil his obsession, he began to exert pressure on the Brahmins. The situation got intense and Diwan sent a message to the girl’s parents that if he did not get the girl by the next full moon, he would attack the village and take her away.
The conflict between Diwan and the village Brahmins was now a matter of self-respect for villagers and woman’s honor. To resolve and to find a solution to the problem, a meeting was held in the village square where over 5000 families decided to leave the village for their honor. It is being said that all 84 neighboring villages gathered at a temple and decided that they would not give their daughter to Diwan. The next evening, the entire village was desolated and today also not a single bird enters the borders of the village. It is believed that Brahmins curse the place while leaving. As time passed, 82 villages were re-established except Kuldhara Village and Khaba Village, despite all efforts. These villages now have become the tourist spot and are under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India.
It is said that the village is possessed by supernatural powers. Many tourists who visit the place claim that the voices of the Paliwal Brahmins who once lived here can still be heard. They also said that one can feel the presence of Paliwal Brahmins around them. The sounds of a bustling market, the voices of women talking, and the jingling of their bangles and anklets can always be heard. The administration has built a gate for tourists to visit the village during the daytime, but entry to the village at night is restricted.
People believe that there’s a temple in the village that is untouched by the curse. They said that the sound of the pain of the Paliwal Brahmins can still be heard. Also, in some houses, shadows often appear. In the daylight, everything seems like a historical story but as the night begins a mysterious world of spiritual forces can be felt. People say that whoever has come here at night has met with an accident.
In May 2013, a team from the Paranormal Society, a Delhi-based organization researching ghosts and spirits, spent a night in Kuldhara Village. The team agreed that there was something unusual there. In the evening, their drone camera was taking aerial pictures of the village, but as soon as it reached above the well, it plummeted to the ground. It was as if someone didn’t want the camera there. It’s true that thousands of families migrated from Kuldhara, and it’s also true that traces of Rajasthani culture can still be found in Kuldhara today.
A team from the Paranormal Society visited the village and revealed that they had a ghost box through which they talked to the spirits. Some spirits even revealed their names. When the team was returning they found children’s handprints on their cars. However, it’s also true that the stories of ghosts and spirits in Kuldhara are merely illusions.
According to historians, the Paliwal Brahmins had buried their wealth, which included a large amount of gold, silver, and diamonds, underground. This is why anyone who comes here starts digging everywhere, hoping to find the treasure. Even today, the village can be found dug up in many places.
Entry Fee, Timings, and Time Required to Visit Kuldhara Village
It takes 2-3 hours to visit Kuldhara Village. The time to visit the mysterious village is 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The entry fee is Rs. 10 per person and to visit by car, the entry fee is Rs. 50 per person. The best time to visit the village is between October to March as there is less temperature so you can enjoy walking around the desert.
How to Reach Kudhara?
Kuldhara Village is 20 km away from Jaisalmer. You can take a cab or hire a car on rent which will straight away leave you at the entrance gate of the haunted village. You can also visit the Sam Sand Dunes, another tourist destination in Jaisalmer on the way.
I hope you loved reading this article. If you are keen on visiting mysterious places, you must once visit the ghost town of India, Kuldhara. To know more about such mysterious and amazing tourist destinations in Rajasthan, browse more pages of our website.