Why was the Kuldhara village ghosted one night?
Kuldhara is an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan, India. Established around the 13th century, it was once a prosperous village inhabited by Paliwal Brahmins. It was abandoned by the early 19th century for unknown reasons, possibly because of dwindling water supply, an earthquake, or as a local legend claims, because of the atrocities by the Jaisalmer State's minister Salim Singh. Over years, Kuldhara acquired reputation as a haunted site, and the Government of Rajasthan decided to develop it as a tourist spot in the 2010s.
The legend of Salim Singh and the Paliwal girl
According to a popular folklore, the reason behind the sudden desertion of Kuldhara was the lustful eye of Salim Singh, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. He fell in love with the daughter of the village chief and threatened to impose a huge tax on the villagers if they did not agree to his demand of marrying her. Dreading the imposition of sky high taxes, the people of the town and the 83 villages in the area decided to abandon their homes to protect the girl's honor, thus leaving only their memories and an undying curse. Before they left the village, however, they cast a curse that no one could ever live in this village, which caused its doom and added to the air of eeriness. It is said that whoever tried to settle down on this land experienced paranormal activities and left soon after. The spell stays true until today and the village remains desolate.
The mystery of the mass disappearance
Another intriguing aspect of the Kuldhara story is the mystery of the mass disappearance of over 1,500 people with no traces. How did they manage to leave the village overnight without being noticed by anyone? Where did they go and what happened to them? Did they find a new place to settle down or did they perish on the way? These questions have baffled historians and researchers for decades. Some believe that the Paliwals migrated to other parts of Rajasthan or even outside India, while others speculate that they were killed by the enemies of Salim Singh or by natural calamities. No trace of the Paliwal community of Kuldhara was found since then.
The haunted village today
Today, the Archaeological Survey of India maintains this town as a heritage site. The village is dotted with hundreds of dilapidated sand stone houses and dusty roads, and the ruins of this village are said to be cursed and haunted, and consequently have obtained an air of abandonment, while beholding a dark secret, which needs to be discovered.
The brick houses left behind by the people of the town have fallen into dilapidation, as did the cluster of wells and deity-engraved poles in the area.
As the sun goes down, the gates of Kuldhara are closed by the neighboring villagers, as they believe supernatural beings take over after the sun sets. The extent of the supernatural/ paranormal activity is apparent from the fact that the Paranormal Society of New Delhi itself witnessed eerie activities like haunting voices, footprints on the mud, moving shadows, scratches on cars, and more.
Kuldhara is a fascinating place to visit for those who are interested in history, mystery, and horror. It offers a glimpse into the past and a challenge to the present. It is a place where legends come alive and ghosts lurk in the shadows. It is a place where one can feel the presence of something beyond the ordinary. It is a place where one can wonder why was the Kuldhara village ghosted one night.
Source:
(1) Kuldhara - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuldhara.
(2) The Dark Secret Behind Rajasthan's Abandoned Ghost Village. https://theculturetrip.com/asia/india/articles/the-dark-secret-behind-rajasthans-abandoned-ghost-village/.
(3) Kuldhara, a cursed ghost village in Rajasthan - Mysteriesrunsolved. https://mysteriesrunsolved.com/2018/06/ghost-village-of-kuldhara-rajasthan.html.
(4) Kuldhara Village: The Story of the Haunted Village ... - Mysterioustrip. https://mysterioustrip.com/haunted-kuldhara-village-jaisalmer/.
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