(Part 1/5) How To Spend Halloween In India
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I believe Plato had it pretty easy in his trip to my country.
For those unaware, poor fellow was 'forcefully' poisoned/drugged while looking for the some mythical 'elixir'. What followed, were 'horrors' (hallucinations?) beyond anyone's imagination!
He isn't the first white tourist in India with a story like that
You wanna know what's really shady and spooky in India, other than the space under my bed? These places...
1) The Aleya Ghost Lights: Seducing travellers to their doom
As if the dark and murky swamps of Bengal aren’t scary enough, there is also a danger alert in line of paranormal activities. There have been whispers that along with the regular marsh beings, there are also mysterious Aleya Ghost Lights that lurk about. Seducing travellers to their doom, they are said to zoom by and float above the land.
Locals believe that these are the souls of dead fishermen. Recently, a scientific theory has surfaced suggesting these lights are gases formed by the decomposing organic matter in the swamps. When they emerge to the surface and get mixed with oxygen, oxidization and ionization effects bring about a disquieting glow in the air.
2) Kongka La Pass: UFO Sightings
Those who believe in the reality of aliens would be glad to discover that there is a place where UFOs are sighted. The area in question is the Kongka La Pass, the disputed land on the Indo-Chinese border.
Locals from both sides of the border happen to believe in the underground UFO bases and have even reported them coming out of the ground. Remaining a case of enigma, the entry here is restricted and tourists are not allowed.
3) Brij Raj Bhavan Palace: Getting slapped by a ghost
It is said that the guards at Brij Raj Bhavan Palace in Kota, Rajasthan were apparently slapped whenever they dozed off on duty. While the possible explanation would be the presence of a supervisor or a person of authority who monitored them, the truth was that there was no living being in sight.
According to the beliefs, the man in action is a harmless ghost, Major Burton. He was murdered by Indian sepoys during the Mutiny of 1857 while serving as the British Resident of Kota. With a cane in hand, the Major is said to haunt this 178-year-old palace that is now a heritage hotel.
4) Sabrimala: Celestial Lighting
On 14th January every year, during the revelries of Makara Sankranti at Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, a rather mysterious phenomenon takes place. A kind of celestial lighting has been spotted on one particular hilltop. Hindus believe that this is none other than the act of Lord Ayyappan who asserts himself to bless his devotees.
However some state that the lighting is a manmade one. According to one theory, it is said to be the result of forest-dwellers who used to light up a lamp during this day. And even after they left, this ritual continued to take place. This theory is said to be debatable though.
5) Markonahalli Dam: Word of Caution
If you plan on going off-roading in Markonahalli Dam at Kunigal Taluk, a slight word of caution. Passing your bike through a certain ditch might cause it to stop altogether.
Many bikers recount this episode and claim that they had to drag their vehicle all the way to Bangalore in order to get it working again. According to some, this ditch is the very spot where an old lady was buried.
Would you dare
There's more where these came from. In the meanwhile, show some love! and votes, comments, subs, and CCs too
Jai Hind o7
(Source: www.thrillophilia.com)
For those unaware, poor fellow was 'forcefully' poisoned/drugged while looking for the some mythical 'elixir'. What followed, were 'horrors' (hallucinations?) beyond anyone's imagination!
He isn't the first white tourist in India with a story like that
😛
You wanna know what's really shady and spooky in India, other than the space under my bed? These places...
1) The Aleya Ghost Lights: Seducing travellers to their doom
As if the dark and murky swamps of Bengal aren’t scary enough, there is also a danger alert in line of paranormal activities. There have been whispers that along with the regular marsh beings, there are also mysterious Aleya Ghost Lights that lurk about. Seducing travellers to their doom, they are said to zoom by and float above the land.
Locals believe that these are the souls of dead fishermen. Recently, a scientific theory has surfaced suggesting these lights are gases formed by the decomposing organic matter in the swamps. When they emerge to the surface and get mixed with oxygen, oxidization and ionization effects bring about a disquieting glow in the air.
2) Kongka La Pass: UFO Sightings
Those who believe in the reality of aliens would be glad to discover that there is a place where UFOs are sighted. The area in question is the Kongka La Pass, the disputed land on the Indo-Chinese border.
Locals from both sides of the border happen to believe in the underground UFO bases and have even reported them coming out of the ground. Remaining a case of enigma, the entry here is restricted and tourists are not allowed.
3) Brij Raj Bhavan Palace: Getting slapped by a ghost
It is said that the guards at Brij Raj Bhavan Palace in Kota, Rajasthan were apparently slapped whenever they dozed off on duty. While the possible explanation would be the presence of a supervisor or a person of authority who monitored them, the truth was that there was no living being in sight.
According to the beliefs, the man in action is a harmless ghost, Major Burton. He was murdered by Indian sepoys during the Mutiny of 1857 while serving as the British Resident of Kota. With a cane in hand, the Major is said to haunt this 178-year-old palace that is now a heritage hotel.
4) Sabrimala: Celestial Lighting
On 14th January every year, during the revelries of Makara Sankranti at Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, a rather mysterious phenomenon takes place. A kind of celestial lighting has been spotted on one particular hilltop. Hindus believe that this is none other than the act of Lord Ayyappan who asserts himself to bless his devotees.
However some state that the lighting is a manmade one. According to one theory, it is said to be the result of forest-dwellers who used to light up a lamp during this day. And even after they left, this ritual continued to take place. This theory is said to be debatable though.
5) Markonahalli Dam: Word of Caution
If you plan on going off-roading in Markonahalli Dam at Kunigal Taluk, a slight word of caution. Passing your bike through a certain ditch might cause it to stop altogether.
Many bikers recount this episode and claim that they had to drag their vehicle all the way to Bangalore in order to get it working again. According to some, this ditch is the very spot where an old lady was buried.
Would you dare
😃?
There's more where these came from. In the meanwhile, show some love! and votes, comments, subs, and CCs too
😉!
Jai Hind o7
(Source: www.thrillophilia.com)
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Nice ! I'd spend a night in these places though ! Dunno if I'd survive, but still. XD
you'll survive, dictators are eternal. until they're assassinated.
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You just made this article to get endorses 😃
lel, isn't that implied xD ?
Ask yourself, are the INR he receives really worth more than the effort he put into the article? The readers are getting the better part of the deal.
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point 4..its a manmade one. the sabarimala devaswom board has accepted that in high court. No makara jyoti..
True, its a pile of camphor that the tribals with help from the police burn showing their respect to the lord
About Sabarimala : Its in Kerala and I am an annual pilgrim there, visited there 10 times in my 15 years, and going there this year next month too (it opens for only a small time every year and is on a forested mountain). There are 3 Auspicious things that happen on 'Makaravilakku" towards the end of the season.
1) In a town not much away from Sabarimala, a Procession of celebration happens, A very large one, it starts with the spotting of a Special Eagle Species : the Krishna Eagle (translated, i dont know real name in english) flying above it in circles. Every year it is spotted, and not a day before or a day after.. it happens in accordance to the celestial calendar.. Thats cool
2) Makaravilakku: This is what you have pointed out. Infact, though many believe it comes itself, fact is this is manlight.. Actually the lord is praised by the tribals ,who offer him a puja by burning a large large pile of camphor in a very distant temple on another mountain. This is nowadays being done with the help from the devaswom and the police. This is infact manlight with no doubt. But it has spiritual importance, as it is a continuing tradition of worship.
3) The Star: After the Makaravilakku A star is spotted in the sky. It is said it is Shiva and Parvathy coming to see the Lord at the end of the season. Ok, one can argue the star is scientific and comes according to season and revelution and blah blah. But it is spotted that day that evening every year and is worshiped after the vilakku..
There are many more cool facts about sabarimala, and it is a really sacred pilgrimage spot only reachable by a walk up a forested mountain (now there are cleared areas) up 5km down 5km.. But infact, its very great and one place where all religions are allowed to visit as the Lord had friends in all religions (we actually go to an Islamic mosque and ask permission *ofcourse symbolically* and then visit Sabarimala)