sacred rats

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Rats have emerged as the second most populous mammal on Earth after humans, thriving in urban environments worldwide. Despite their reputation as pests, these adaptable rodents have colonized cities from Chicago to Paris, with an estimated global population mirroring that of humans. In some cultures, like in parts of India, they're even revered.

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The heroic rescue of 41 workers from the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand brought attention to rat-hole mining, a lesser-known skill mostly associated with coal thieves. Rat-hole mining, once the only way to reach coal seams, became limited to illegal mines due to advancements in technology. The National Green Tribunal banned rat-hole mining in 2014 based on petitions and experiences in Meghalaya. Despite the ban, manual excavation of coal using furrows continues in Jharkhand, where coal deposits are found.

In a tragic incident in Chhawani Pathar village, a 25-year-old newlywed, Nidhi Mehra, died after accidentally consuming rat poison. She mistook the poison for sacred ash, leading to her critical condition and subsequent death at a private hospital. Police are investigating the matter, with no allegations made by the family so far.

From textbook pages they have come straight to Kerala gardens. Carnivorous plants like pitcher plant, venus fly trap, sundews and nepenthes are slowly gaining a market in the state.

The Temple of Pythons in Benin is a sacred site deeply connected to Vodun beliefs, where pythons are revered as symbols of protection and spiritual mediation, linked to the rainbow serpent Dan. Local legends tell of pythons saving a king and aiding crops, leading to the temple's establishment.

Three BJD Lok Sabha member separately met chief minister Naveen Patnaik at his office here on Saturday sparking speculation that Naveen has sought his colleagues feedback on the Sanjay Das Burma controversy.

In addition to 1,000-year-old Big Temple, Thanjavur also has four giant trees standing tall for close to 500 years. The trees are found in a secluded place at the Sivaganga Park close to the Brihadeeswara temple.

In Matharpacady, Mazgaon, a holy cross built in the 19th century to ward off the bubonic plague miraculously protected residents. An oratory was constructed around it in 1875. The Matharpacady Holy Cross Oratory is celebrating its 150th anniversary on May 1st with a high mass led by Bishop Lourdes Daniel, concluding a nine-day Novena prayer.

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Kerala, celebrated as God's Own Country, boasts a remarkable snake diversity, including venomous and non-venomous species thriving in its humid forests and wetlands. These reptiles play a crucial role in the ecosystem, coexisting with local communities who have developed safety measures and cultural reverence. Kerala's unique blend of ecology, tradition, and awareness programs makes it India's snake capital.

Just as yoga became popular when the Beatles came to India, a 5,000-year-old Chinese energy cultivation system is poised to become the new kid on the block among rat racers hungry for a more serene form of fitness.

The Snake finds fiery passion with the Dragon, a harmonious alliance with the Rat, and learns self-discovery through soulmate connections. Snakes are quite mysterious and intriguing. They are endowed with a sharp intellect and keen observational skills that help them interpret what is not visible to the naked eye and thus uncover hidden truths that others may miss.