Manali Villages Go Silent: 9 Villages Observe 42-Day Ban on TV, Ringtones for Deities
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News18•14-01-2026, 14:19
Manali Villages Go Silent: 9 Villages Observe 42-Day Ban on TV, Ringtones for Deities
- •Nine villages in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, have imposed a 42-day period of silence, restricting modern distractions like TV and mobile ringtones.
- •The restrictions are based on directions believed to be issued by local deities Gautam Rishi, Beas Rishi, and Nag Devta.
- •During this period, deities are thought to be in deep meditation, requiring peace and quiet; even agricultural work is halted.
- •This centuries-old tradition is observed in villages like Gaushal, Kothi, Solang, Palchan, and others, with residents and tourists complying.
- •Similar restrictions are also in place in Sissu village, Lahaul-Spiti, until February 28 due to the Halda festival and deity orders.
Why It Matters: Manali villages enforce a 42-day silence, banning modern noise for deities' meditation, upholding ancient traditions.
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