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Dear Ghost Enthusiast,

Perched amidst the vast desert in Rajasthan, India, lies the mysterious ruins of Kuldhara Village. Once a thriving settlement, today, it stands as an eerie, deserted testament to a sudden mass exodus that took place almost 200 years ago.

Legend has it that the village was home to the Paliwal Brahmins, who, overnight, vanished without a trace. Why, you ask? Well, various stories exist, but one in particular tells of the powerful prime minister who set his sights on the village chief's daughter. To protect her honor and escape his tyranny, the villagers decided on a drastic step – they'd abandon their ancestral home. But they didn’t leave without casting a curse: anyone who tried to inhabit the village would face dire consequences.

Today, the crumbling houses, ancient temples, and overgrown streets stand silent, save for the wind that rustles through them. Yet, locals will tell you, come nightfall, strange phenomena occur. Footsteps echo with no one around, indistinct murmurs break the stillness, and some even claim to see shadowy figures wandering the lanes.

While the village is now a popular tourist attraction by day, few dare to remain as the sun dips below the horizon. For the curse of Kuldhara, they say, still lingers.

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▶️ In 2010, the government opened Kuldhara for visitors
🗺️ Scientists are conducting geo-archaeological investigations at the village to learn more about the history

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That's our sandy scoop for this week's Micro Ghosting. Remember, sometimes it's the places left behind that hold the most captivating tales.

Yours in ghostly journeys,
105ive Films Fear Lab Team

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