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Bhangar Fort: Where Ghosts Never Sleep

Bhangarh Fort has been a source of passionate debate since days long ago, with a face and aura that seem to have walked out of a horror movie. Many people believe it is dangerous, while others believe it is haunted; yet, the fort, which is shrouded in tradition and mystery, is one of the best sites to visit in Rajasthan.

The Bhangarh Temple was designated as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) in 1951. However, the monument's demarcation has not yet been finished. There could be a variety of explanations for the delay, but it has undoubtedly added to the legend that Bhangarh Fort is haunted.

In 1573 AD, Raja Bhagwant Singh, the Kachwaha monarch of Amber, erected the Bhangarh fort for his younger son Madho Singh. Madho Singh's brother, the illustrious Man Singh, served as Akbar's general. Madho Singh's son Chatr Singh took over as his successor. The fort of Ajabgarh was erected by Chatr Singh's son Ajab Singh.

Princess Ratnavati, Chatr Singh's daughter, is the subject of the Bhangarh Fort legend. She was Rajasthan's crown jewel. Her beauty was unrivalled, according to mythology, and rumours of her surpassing physical attractiveness even crossed kingdoms and countries. Suitors from different places approached her when she reached eighteen, asking for her hand in marriage. Ratnavati was a lot younger than her stepbrother Ajab Singh, and she was just as popular as he was unpopular. Her beauty and sweet disposition were widely publicised, and she got numerous marriage proposals.

Singhia, a tantrik priest with extensive knowledge of black magic, fell in love with her. But, knowing he had no chance against the lovely princess, he attempted to cast a spell on her. When he saw the princess' maid in the village buying fragrance for her, he cast a spell on it to make Ratnavati fall in love with him. When Ratnavati learned about this, she threw the bottle. It became a boulder and slammed into the tantrik.

He perished as a result of the weight, but not before cursing the princess, her family, and the entire village. The following year, a battle took place between the forces of Bhangarh and Ajabgarh, which resulted in the deaths of Ratnavati and the majority of her people.No one in the village or fort could be reborn as a result of this curse; it is perpetually cursed to desolation and inhabited by ghosts. When a villager attempts to construct a roof, it inexplicably collapses.

Another terrifying story about the fort of Bhangar exists. Guru Balu Nath, a sadhu, lived on the top of the hill where Raja Bhagwant Singh erected the fort. His only condition in allowing the fort to be built there was that it not cast a shadow on his home. Except for Ajab Singh, who erected columns to the fort that threw a shadow on the ascetic's house, everyone respected this condition. The fort and neighbouring villages were destroyed by the enraged sadhu's curse.

The fort is overlooked by a small stone cottage known as tantrik ki chatri. The truth appears to be that after Chatr Singh's death, the population of the area reduced since Ajab Singh had already erected a new fort. In 1783, a famine compelled the remaining people to seek new opportunities. Raja Jai Singh, Man Singh's grandson, added Bhangarh to his empire in 1720.

There are numerous strange stories about Bhangarh and its unfortunate visitors. It has a long history of suffering and pain, which locals think has manifested itself in horrific accidents and disaster. Locals also said that three thrill seekers once decided to stay in the Bhangarh Fort grounds after sunset to check if it was indeed haunted. However, despite being equipped with a torch, one of them fell into a steep well, but was then rescued by his friends who rushed to take him to the hospital. But it seems like it was predestined, all three of them died in a road accident while they were on their way to hospital.

Between sunset and sunrise, entry into Bhangarh is restricted. It is considered India's most haunted fort. Entering the fort after sunset is considered a bold act because it is said to be a hotspot for paranormal activity. As a result, the Archaeological Survey of India has barred visitors from visiting the Bhangarh Fort at night. Despite the fact that the Bhangarh fort narrative has been refuted by scientists, the locals continue to believe it is a haunted house. Mysterious noises have reportedly been heard frequently.

The locals claim to have heard women screaming and crying, bangles breaking and strange music emerging from the fort. There have been instances where a special perfume was emanating from the Bhangarh Fort along with ghostly shadows and inexplicable lights. Some people have felt the strange sensation of being followed and even slapped by an invisible entity. It is believed that if a person enters the fort after sunset, he/she will never ever come out of it. The doors are therefore always locked after dusk and entry into the Bhangarh Fort at night is absolutely forbidden.

The legends surrounding Bhangarh Fort have given it a lot of renown, but the fort has a lot more to offer than just horror stories. Bhangarh Fort is an archaeological site as well as a hotbed for paranormal activity. Many early man's tools, carvings, and stone drawings have been discovered in the area, and a natural spring and waterfalls have been uncovered near the Lord Someshwar Temple.

Bhangarh Fort, also known as Bhangarh Ka Kila, is around 300 kilometres from Delhi, and the easiest way to get there is to depart early in the morning and travel until dusk. You could also take the Shatabdi Express from New Delhi to Alwar and then a taxi all the way to Bhangarh Ka Kila. The Bhangarh Fort is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on all days.