The residents of andaman, a little town in tamil Nadu's southern region, are forbidden from wearing shoes. But according to media accounts, only the sick and elderly are permitted to wear shoes or slippers on the andaman Islands. The villagers, who live 450 kilometers from Chennai, hold slippers and shoes in their hands. In addition, kids attend school without wearing shoes.
Why footwear are banned in this village?
As to an article published by news 18, the locals think that their village is guarded by a deity called 'Muthyalamma'. The locals honor the goddess by holding a three-day celebration in her honor between march and April.
In her honor, people refrain from wearing slippers or shoes, just as it is forbidden to visit temples while wearing shoes. The report further stated that visitors and tourists are required to follow this guideline and are warned about it every time they arrive in the community.
The locals have been carrying out this custom for many years.
Many believe that whoever wears footwear, a mysterious fever will catch him
Many residents of the andaman town hold onto the antiquated notion that anyone wearing shoes would get a mystery fever that will eventually kill every villager, according to news 18.
Consequently, individuals prefer to stroll barefoot rather than in slippers or other footwear.
Why footwear are banned in this village?
As to an article published by news 18, the locals think that their village is guarded by a deity called 'Muthyalamma'. The locals honor the goddess by holding a three-day celebration in her honor between march and April.
In her honor, people refrain from wearing slippers or shoes, just as it is forbidden to visit temples while wearing shoes. The report further stated that visitors and tourists are required to follow this guideline and are warned about it every time they arrive in the community.
The locals have been carrying out this custom for many years.
Many believe that whoever wears footwear, a mysterious fever will catch him
Many residents of the andaman town hold onto the antiquated notion that anyone wearing shoes would get a mystery fever that will eventually kill every villager, according to news 18.
Consequently, individuals prefer to stroll barefoot rather than in slippers or other footwear.
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