Manali Villages Observe 42-Day Silence Tradition Based on Deity Beliefs

Nine villages in Manali's Ujhi Valley are observing a 42-day period of silence, a centuries-old tradition rooted in local deity beliefs. During this time, residents are refraining from watching television, using mobile phones, and engaging in agricultural work to maintain peace for meditating deities. The custom, followed by villagers and tourists alike, includes suspending temple prayers and halting all noise sources.