Snake Village of India: Be it elephants, horses or giraffes and rabbits, you name any animal, someone would be afraid of them and someone would be in love with those animals. But whenever you mention a snake, no matter who it is, it shudders. If these poisonous creatures are seen anywhere near human habitation, people start screaming. But do you know that there is a village where snakes roam like dogs or cows in the streets of a village. Just as bedrooms and kitchens are made while building a house, in the same way a hole is made for snakes in every house in this village. In this village of India, snakes live like family members of the people. Do you know which village that is? Let us tell you about this village of India.
Here, burrows for snakes are made in every house
India is a unique country where along with various wild animals, different species of snakes are also present. If we talk about Sanatan Dharma, be it Sheshnag of Lord Vishnu or Vasuki Nag swinging around the neck of Lord Shiva, the place of snakes has always been revered in Sanatan Dharma. This is Shetphal village of Maharashtra. Shetphal, falling in Solapur district of Maharashtra, is 200 kilometers away from Pune. The biggest specialty of this beautiful village is the houses built in it. This village tells a unique and very beautiful story of the coexistence of snakes and humans.
In this village, snakes are seen roaming in any part of the house.
Snakes are seen with children in school
You and I worship snakes on the festival of Nagpanchami, but the people of Shetphal live with these snakes throughout the year. It is interesting that this village considers snakes as members of its family. In this village, snakes do not just live in holes, but are also seen roaming in any part of the house. This place built for snakes is called ‘Devasthanam’. Actually, snakes are considered divine in this village. In this village, food is prepared for snakes just like for family members. You will see children playing with these snakes in the streets of Shetphal. Not only at home, but in this village you can also see children studying with snakes in school.
Shetphal, falling in Solapur district of Maharashtra, is 200 kilometers away from Pune.
If you also want to see this unique village of Maharashtra, then you can reach Modnimb and Ashti railway station by train, which is closest to Shetphal village. Apart from this, Solapur Junction is close from here. From the station you can reach the village of snakes by cab or bus.
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first published : November 28, 2024, 6:57 pm IST
