This Village Has No Doors!

This is the village of Shani Shingnapur.

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It is located in the state of Maharashtra, India.

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This tradition has been followed for hundreds of years.

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The villagers believe in a powerful guardian.

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The village is protected by the deity Shani.

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The villagers believe Shani keeps them safe.

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– People in the village do not lock their houses. They believe no one would dare to steal.

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– They trust Shani to punish any thief.

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