Bhangarh Fort, India

Bhangarh Fort is widely known as the most haunted place in India, and many people claim to have experienced paranormal activities there. But what is the truth behind the legends and stories that surround this mysterious place?

Bhangarh Fort was built by King Madho Singh, the younger brother of Emperor Akbar's general Man Singh, who was one of his nine advisors (Navratnas). The fort was named after Madho Singh's grandfather, Bhan Singh. The fort was a magnificent structure, with several temples, palaces, markets and havelis. It was also surrounded by a lush forest, which is now part of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.

However, according to popular folklore, the fort was cursed by two different people, who doomed it to ruin and desolation. One of them was a holy man named Guru Balu Nath, who lived near the fort and meditated there. He gave permission to Madho Singh to build the fort, but on one condition: that the fort's shadow should never fall on his place of meditation. Madho Singh agreed, but as the fort grew bigger and taller, it eventually violated the condition. Guru Balu Nath was enraged and cursed the fort to be roofless forever. He said that whoever tried to build a roof would die.

The other person who cursed the fort was a tantrik (a black magician) named Singhia, who fell in love with Princess Ratnavati, the daughter of Madho Singh. She was very beautiful and had many suitors from different kingdoms. Singhia tried to use his magic to seduce her, but she found out his evil intentions and foiled his plan. She threw a bottle of perfume that he had given her onto a boulder, which rolled down and crushed him. Before he died, he cursed Ratnavati and the fort, saying that no one would ever live there peacefully.

Soon after these curses, Bhangarh Fort witnessed a tragic fate. It was attacked by Ajabgarh, a neighboring kingdom, and most of its inhabitants were killed. Ratnavati also died in the battle, and some people believe that her spirit still haunts the fort. Since then, Bhangarh Fort has been abandoned and in ruins. Many people who have visited the fort have reported hearing strange noises, seeing apparitions, feeling cold spots and experiencing other eerie phenomena. Some have even claimed to have been attacked or possessed by evil spirits.

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), which manages the site, has put up a signboard at the entrance of the fort, warning visitors not to enter the premises before sunrise and after sunset. The signboard also states that anyone who disobeys this rule will face legal consequences. The ASI has not provided any electricity or facilities at the fort, making it even more dark and spooky at night.

So, are you brave enough to visit Bhangarh Fort? If you are, you might want to follow some precautions and respect the local beliefs. Do not disturb or damage anything at the fort, do not litter or make noise, do not venture into restricted areas or stay after dark. And most importantly, do not provoke or challenge any spirits that might be lurking there. You never know what might happen at Bhangarh Fort, the most haunted place in India.