India is rich in culture and castes. in family India They believe that their house is a symbol of Lakshmi, due to which many people do not wear shoes indoors and in temples. Do you know that there is such a place in Tamil Nadu where footwear is banned in the whole village and people have to travel barefoot.
Velagavi Village is a small village situated in a forest area in Tamil Nadu. If anyone is found wearing footwear here, he is punished. More than a hundred families live here. They do not have roads and have to complete a difficult trek to reach the village.
A big tree is situated at the entrance of the village where many people worship. This is the point from where you are not allowed to wear anything on your feet due to the religious beliefs of the residents.
Villagers believe that their village is the home of God and hence no one can be seen wearing slippers or shoes, no matter how hot it is outside. People believe that if someone goes against this belief then his gods get angry.
The only exception is for elderly people during peak summer afternoons. There are over 25 temples built between the houses and at the end of the village, and only a small tea and supply shop, all having to travel to the nearest town for their basic needs.
The whole village goes to sleep at 7 pm as there are many restrictions after that. No one is allowed to talk loudly, listen to music or play any loud sound. Despite such restrictions, the people of the village remain happy.
This village is a paradise for those who seek solitude and is a dream come true for every trekker. Due to lack of road connectivity, the way to reach the village is via trekking. You have to start from Kodaikanal and travel back if you don’t want to stay in tents.
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