The Superstitious Beliefs Of These Places Villages In India Will Baffle You

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1. Village Without Doors - Shani Shignapur, Maharashtra

 

Shani Shinagpur is known for its popular Shani Temple. This village has never witnessed any crime, and that is attributed to the blessings of Shani Dev. The village has no door frames and locks in homes. Taking note of the near-zero crime rate, the UCO Bank has also opened a 'lock-less' branch in this village, the first-of-its-kind in India.

2. Land of Snakes - Shetpal, Maharashtra

 Shetpal in Solapur district  is known for snake worship. Each house in this village has a resting place for cobras in the rafters of their ceilings. No cases of snake bites have been reported in this village despite snakes moving about freely in every household.

 3. The Twin Town - Kodinhi

 Kodinhi, a village in Malappuram district of Kerala, has managed to baffle scientists. In a population of 2000, Kodinhi has 350 pairs of identical twins! It has rightfully earned the title of 'Twin Town.'

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