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Inside the “Snake Village of India”; a traveller’s guide to this mysterious place of venomous cobras

etimes.in / May 15, 2026, 10:00 (IST)

In Maharashtra's Solapur district, Shetphal village defies fear, fostering an extraordinary bond between humans and venomous snakes, including cobras. Villagers revere these reptiles, building special resting spots in their homes. This unique coexistence, where children play alongside snakes, attracts global curiosity, showcasing a remarkable harmony with nature.

‘Know your rights’: IAAC releases guide for Indians living in America amid rising hostility

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 30, 2026, 09:42 (IST)

Meet the black rat that conquered the world: The tiny stowaway that spread plague, famine, and chaos across continents and changed human history

etimes.in / Mar 06, 2026, 22:42 (IST)

A temple with thousands of rats — inside Rajasthan’s strangest shrine

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 05, 2025, 07:00 (IST)

Karni Mata Mandir in Deshnoke, Rajasthan, is a unique temple. It is home to thousands of rats. These rats are not pests but sacred beings. Devotees revere them as reincarnations of Karni Mata's family. The temple's architecture is also noteworthy. Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner built it in the 14th century. The temple is open year-round.

This temple in India is home to 25,000 rats!

etimes.in / May 25, 2024, 17:00 (IST)

In the heart of Rajasthan's Thar Desert lies the Karni Mata Temple, where thousands of rats are worshipped as sacred beings. Legend has it that these rats are reincarnated descendants of Karni Mata's family. The temple's ornate architecture and spiritual significance draw visitors worldwide. Encounters with the rats are considered auspicious, with white rats especially revered. This unique temple challenges perceptions, emphasizing the sanctity of all life forms and promoting harmony between humans and animals.

College girls’ suicide: Broken relationships led to drastic step

Mar 10, 2026, 03:50 (IST)

17-year-old girl dies after mistaking rat poison for ‘vibhuti’ during puja in Bhopal

TNN / Feb 10, 2026, 06:59 (IST)

A 17-year-old girl in Bhopal tragically died after mistaking rat poison for holy ash. She consumed the poison, which her mother had placed in the temple to kill rats, following a morning puja. The girl revealed the accidental ingestion to police while receiving treatment before her death.

Puri temple removes rat repellent device to prevent disruption in deities’ sleep

Mar 21, 2023, 08:32 (IST)

Puri Jagannath Temple: Deities away, ASI looks for ways to rid shrine of rats

TNN / Jun 23, 2023, 08:19 (IST)

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has embarked on a peculiar exercise to spot burrows in the Puri Jagannath Temple where rats have been giving sleepless nights to the deities for a long time.

RATs at religious places in 5 dists of Nashik division

TNN / Nov 27, 2021, 04:23 (IST)

Rats posing threat to Puri shrine, say servitors; admn denies claim

TNN / Jan 12, 2023, 10:46 (IST)

The famous Jagannath temple in Puri has been invaded by hordes of rodents, nibbling the attires of sibling gods Jagannath, Balabhadra and devi Subhadra- worrying shrine officials, who have raised an alarm.

Hordes of rodents invade Puri shrine, servitors raise alarm

TNN / Jan 16, 2023, 05:01 (IST)

The famous Jagannath temple in Puri has been invaded by hordes of rodents - nibbling away at the attires of sibling gods Jagannath, Balabhadra and goddess Subhadra - worrying shrine officials, who have raised an alarm.

Rats, litter from ditched cars greet Marundeeswarar Temple visitors

Sep 08, 2025, 03:04 (IST)

Claims of rats in laddoo trays of Siddhivinayak temple: A conspiracy or reality?

etimes.in / Sep 29, 2024, 12:22 (IST)

A viral video depicting rats in a tray of laddoos at Siddhivinayak Temple has ignited public outrage. Temple trust president Sada Sarvankar alleges it is a conspiracy aimed at discrediting the temple. A DCP-level inquiry has been initiated to ascertain the video's authenticity and its location within the temple premises.

800-year-old rat sculpture found

TNN / Sep 09, 2021, 04:50 (IST)

Mumbai: Chinese Year of the Rat begins midnight on Friday

TNN / Jan 24, 2020, 21:41 (IST)

Chinese new year festivities began midnight Friday and will peak with family reunions Saturday. The ten-day celebration spans January 25 through February 4, and is special since 2020 marks the Year of the Rat, the first sign of the zodiac.

'Big B is no big deal'

TNN / Sep 08, 2007, 00:00 (IST)

The nation may be drooling over the 3.5 kilo silver mushak ordered by Big B, but those who are making it, feel it's no big deal.

Madhya Kailas temple now stands taller

Jun 22, 2025, 23:52 (IST)

Covid tests, good parking: Pune Zilla Parishad braces for Ganesh fest rush at 5 key temples

TNN / Aug 29, 2022, 07:05 (IST)

The Pune Zilla Parishad (ZP) will have special medical camps with Covid antigen tests (RATs) on the ready for the crowds gathering at the five 'Ashtavinayak' Ganapati temples in the district. The tests will be administered randomly and are not mandatory for visitors.

6 weirdest and most wonderful attractions in Rajasthan

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 30, 2025, 08:00 (IST)

Rajasthan offers some of the most unique and mysterious attractions in India, from a temple dedicated to a motorcycle to the haunted Bhangarh Fort. Explore the mythical village of Kuldhara, the sacred Karni Mata Temple with its rats, and witness exorcisms at Mehandipur Balaji Temple.