The mystery behind the "doorless village" in India

Shani Shingnapur is a small village in India with houses that have no doors, no locks, only door frames.

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to live in a house without doors? Or do you obsessively check to see if the door is closed before going to bed? You will be surprised to know that there is a village in Maharashtra, India where houses have no doors.

This small village is known as Shani Shingnapur, where the houses have no doors, no locks, only door frames. The villagers believe that no one will steal because of their undying faith in Lord Shani (Saturn). Such is the faith of the people living here.

According to legend, nearly 400 years ago, a black stone washed up on the banks of the Panasnala River. When locals poked it with a sharp stick, blood began to flow out.

That evening, it is said that Lord Shani appeared in a local's dream and told him that the stone was his incarnation. The man then asked Lord Shani if ​​he could build a temple for him but was refused.

Locals further say that Lord Shani wanted to stay in the village without any shelter. This was so that he could keep an eye on anything wrong happening there. He also promised the locals that he would protect the village from all risks and dangers.

From that day on, the villagers put their full faith in Lord Shani, breaking all the doors and locking them. Here, people can leave their homes at any time, for hours or even days without fear of having their belongings stolen.

No one dares to steal because they believe that thieves will be punished with mental illness, seven years of bad luck or blindness if they do so. However, locals sometimes put up wooden panels to prevent dogs or other animals from entering their homes.

There is even another legend that says that a man in the village did not believe what Lord Shani said, he closed the door regardless and had an accident the next day.

Interestingly, even the police station and post office here have no doors. The United Commercial Bank has also opened its first 'keyless' branch in Shani Shingnapur, although this one has a glass entrance and a remote-controlled electromagnetic lock that is barely visible.

(According to 24h, August 25, 2023)

Source: https://baovinhphuc.com.vn/Multimedia/Images/Id/98469/Bi-an-dang-sau-%E2%80%9Clang-khong-cua%E2%80%9D-o-An-Do