"Do not walk right after the cat crosses your path"
"Do not cut nails on a Thursday"
Well, we have heard many such superstitions since our childhood. Superstition is an intricate part of almost all religions. Besides religion, they are often region-specific. Yes, you read that right. Every place has its own unique set of superstitions. The capital of the country is no exception either. There are many mystical events that occurred here to give rise to many popular beliefs. Often, these events have given way to mass hysteria. Some such events are as follows.
- Monkey Man:
In 2001, there was a rumour of a Monkey Man in Delhi. Many claim to have seen the Monkey Man in person. During the time, many deaths had also occurred in the city. Many claim that the deaths were in relation to the Monkey Man. Quite a lot of criminal activities took place during this period. During the time, people abstained from travelling after dark. Many firmly believed that it was Lord Hanuman and prayed in his temples. Soon, the off-beat events stopped happening and the news fizzled out. People slowly forgot all about it and roamed about in a carefree attitude. So, the next time you visit Delhi, you can sleep in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Aerocity, at ease.
By the way, many accidents were attributed to the Monkey Man. During that time, people would end up in accidents by the reflexive fight and flight mode whenever they heard unusual sounds. Often people hallucinated the monkey man out of fear. Nevertheless, the tales of the monkey man has ceased and we should be happy about it. It is definitely a huge sense of relief for everyone.
2. Lord Ganesha drinking milk:
In 1995, due to capillary action, the snout of an idol of Lord Ganesha drew up some milk. But, the man who held the bowl of milk near the snout firmly believed that it was a magical phenomenon. The news spread like wild-fire. Soon, it was a rage. All across the country, everyone was offering a bowl to the idols with the hope that they would drink it. After a few days, the enthusiasm fizzled out. When you wake up in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Connaught Place, you can begin your day by visiting the nearby temple and worshipping the lord.
3. The Phantom Barber:
In 2017, many women recounted incidents of unconsciousness and waking up to find their braids chopped off. Many braids were found on the streets of the city. It became a frequent event and every woman was cautious. Well, the situation is normal now and no new cases have been reported yet. So, you can walk about the streets of Delhi without fear and rest in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Mahipalpur. Actually, you can take a break in any place and not just Mahipalpur. There are many hotels by the hour available in Delhi.
4. King Cobra:
In 1995, the snake was seen on the leaves of a vegetable. The name of the vegetable was Torai or Luffa. People were afraid of angering Lord Shiva because the lord is fond of King Cobra. Hence, everyone completely stopped buying Torai. The farmers and sellers of the vegetable faced a major loss that year. But, you absolutely do not need to worry about it anymore. People eat is aplenty now. So, plan a trip to Delhi and dig into a delicious Torai curry. After the sumptuous meal, rest in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Paharganj or any other place of your choice.
5. The onion witch:
In the year 2005, Delhiites were panic-stricken with the stories of the onion witch. Some said that there was only one witch, while others recount that there were three witches. They would portray themselves as hungry and old women and request for an onion. If anybody would give them the onion, then they would cut it in half and the person would die instantly. It has been reported that the onion would spurt blood. People were really frightened and would mark their houses with turmeric and henna. They would worship to protect themselves. Soon, the stories died out and you can now explore the city at ease. You can rest in one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Dwarka or any other place of your choice.
6. Ghosts around the City:
Well, there are many tales of ghosts walking about the streets of the city. From Bhuli Bhatiyari ki Mahal to Delhi Cantt., many people have recounted ghostly tales. There is no proof of the existence of ghosts. But, it has become a legend and people are afraid of travelling alone at night. Well, it would be wise of you to check into one of the hourly couple friendly hotels in Vasant Kunj or any other nearby place, instead of travelling late at night.
Well, these are just some of the unusual events that occurred in Delhi. From red rain in Kerala to Flying Munochwa in Uttar Pradesh, the country is full of such tales. They say in the book Lord of the Rings that every event becomes history, then legend and finally myth. These events would similarly become a myth. It is still heavily debated whether the above events originally occurred or they were just a creation of imagination of the people. Psychologists claimed that often insecurity leads people to believe in various incidents, even if they have not occurred in reality. Many of the events became so widespread because people thought about it more intensely.
Nevertheless, do not let these events deter your plans to visit the capital of the country. It is beautiful city with many tourist attractions. But, you must visit the lesser known tourist spots as well. They are enchanting and you would fall in love with the city. The city has its heart in the right place and we are sure you would enjoy your vacation to the fullest.