In Shetpal village in Mohol taluka of Solapur district, residents not only worship snakes, but they also live with them without any apprehension (Representational Photo: Canva)
Residents of Shetpal village consider snakes as pets, and no villager is afraid of them
India is known for its diverse traditions and culture. It may sound strange, but there is a unique tradition in a village in Maharashtra where villagers live with snakes under one roof without any fear. In Shetpal village of Mohol taluka of Solapur district, residents not only worship snakes, but they also live with them without any apprehension.
About 2600 villagers live in this village, located 200 km from Pune, and so far no incident of snakebite has been reported from here. The villagers claim that the reptiles are harmless, anyone who is fond of snakes can visit this village. Visitors can offer snake milk or eggs at any villager’s house.
The residents of Shetpal village do not hesitate to live with snakes. Venomous reptiles are welcome in every home and they are free to roam the hamlet.
The residents of Shetpal village consider snakes as pets and no one is afraid of them. Actually, the villagers have made a special corner in their homes especially for cobras, where they can come and live at any time. Even when building a new home, villagers include a dedicated corner for snakes where they can go and be worshipped or offered milk. According to Times of India, this particular corner of the house is called Devasthanam India report good.
Village children are also afraid of snakes as they have been raised in the presence of poisonous reptiles. Children play with them and also take them to school. Snakes also roam freely in the village and no villager harms them.
Every year on Nag Panchami, Hindu residents of the village worship snakes and offer milk to them to seek their blessings.
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