India is a country of diversities and religious beliefs, but there are some places where traditions are shocked. Of Uttarakhand Chamoli district One such mysterious village is –DronagiriWhere Hanuman Worship Not only rejected but also Strictly forbidden Is also
Even villagers Hanuman, Bajrang, Sankatmochan, Maruti Like do not even pronounce names. Hearing this may sound strange, but a deep and historical story is hidden behind it, which Ramayana period Is connected to
According to the famous story, when Ram-Ravana war During Laxman ji To protect them when they were unconscious in the battlefield Hanuman Bringing Sanjeevani Booti turned to the Himalayas. It is said that he Dronagiri mountain But Sanjeevani arrived in search of herbs.
But being unable to identify the booty, Hanuman ji thought it appropriate to uproot the entire mountain. From here between this village and Hanuman ji Story of disagreement Starts.
Village Local deity Latu Devta It is believed that Hanuman ji uprooted the mountain without permission, when he was absorbed in meditation and penance. This disturbed the practice of the deity.
According to local beliefs, Hanuman ji Right part of Dronagiri mountain Had uprooted Latu Devta It was considered to be the holy area of. That is why, Latu deity still angry with Hanuman ji The villagers are considered and the villagers respecting their feelings Hanuman Worship do not do.
In every house in this village Ramayana Will meet people Lord Ram Let’s worship, but Hanuman ji, the most beloved devotee of Ram There is no idol or temple. Hanuman Worship The absence has become an integral part of the religious culture here.
Name of a child in the village Hanuman, Bajrang, Maruti Or Sankatmochan Not kept. Even these names are not used in marriage or any religious rituals.
The answer to this question is not easy. Hanuman Worship The tradition here is based on a religious story, but it is followed Community decisions along with faith Is under
Some people ‘Superstition in the name of tradition’ If you believe, many local ‘The order of the deity’ Follow us literally.
Some religious organizations in this village in recent years Hanuman temple construction Tried to, but Local community strongly opposed Expressed They believe that the displeasure of Latu Devta can make the village negative.
However, some intellectuals believe this story Mythological imagination It is based on and now the time has come to be linked to the village’s religious beliefs.
Some youths of the village are now questioning this tradition. they say that Hanuman Worship Despite the old resentment about the old resentment Save Laxman ji’s lifeWhich was a virtuous work.
However, the elderly class is not in favor of breaking this tradition. This duality reflects the gap between religious faith and modern thinking somewhere.
Dronagiri village This chapter of shows the diversity of Indian righteousness and mythological beliefs. one the one hand Ramayana Respect for, on the other side The greatest devotee of Rama ignores A surprising contradiction presents.
This village is the center of social and religious discourse that raises this question – what Is it appropriate to deny Hanuman Worship based on mythology? Or is the time now that we try to see old beliefs from a new perspective?
