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Ghostly Shadows by Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station and the Haunted Peepal Tree

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By a modern metro station in Delhi, there are rumors that the whole area of Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station is haunted. Some say that the haunting comes from a Peepal Tree that has been there for a long time and attracts ghosts. 

Amidst the bustling streets of Delhi lies a place shrouded in darkness—a place where the veil between the realms of the living and the dead grows thin, and the whispers of the supernatural echo through the night. 

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On Dwarka Sector 9 (द्वारका सेक्टर 9) you will find a temple close to the metro station that is found on the Blue Line of the Delhi Metro. Many will claim that it is the metro station itself that is haunted, but this is not completely true, as it is the surrounding area that are believed to be the haunted place. Outside the temple, Dada Bai Wala Mandir is a peepal tree that is said to be haunted by a ghost. 

Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station: Although a fairly new metro station, the Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station has already accumulated a lot og haunted ghost stories said to happen around there. Many of them center around the Peepal Tree nearby and some of the legends seems to be much older than the train station itself. // Source: Wikimedia

Peepal Tree and its Haunted Origin Story in India

The Peepal tree, also known as the sacred fig is worshiped in Hindu culture and also known as ashvattha in India. Often people pray to it and light diya and incense sticks under the tree to rid themselves of all the Doshas from their horoscopes. The belief that the tree has divine powers comes from the Bhagavad Gita where Krishna said: “I am the Peepal Tree among the other trees.” Also Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma are believed to live inside the trees. 

The Sacred Fig: In India and Hinduism the Peepal Tree is often called ashvattha and holds great significance. The same can be said for Buddhism where it is called the Bodhi Tree as this is where Buddha reached enlightenment. The tree also has a lot of superstitions around it.

Also in Buddhism the tree is significant and is known as the Bodhi tree as it is believed that Gautam Buddha got his enlightenment while meditating under the tree. As well as being sacred, there are a lot of lore and superstition surrounding this mysterious tree.

On the other side of its divine connection, the Peepal tree is also believed to be haunted and attract ghosts like the case with the one growing in Dwarka Sector 9.

An old myth about this is that if you sleep under a Peepal tree at night you will see a ghost and this is not just concerning this tree, as many old Peepal Trees have various ghost stories connected to them. But could there be something more behind this than old stories and rumors?

It is also worth noting the scientific reason for the spiritual things that are said to happen when staying at one of these trees at night and that it can be explained by simple biology. During the day the tree absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen because of the sun. During night however, it releases the carbon dioxide that lowers the levels of oxygen human needs to breathe.

This process can feel suffocating, lead to hallucinations, and in worst case scenarios, even death. Could this be the reason why there are so many stories connected to seeing ghosts, hearing voices and even reaching some sort of enlightenment?

The Legend of the Killed Schoolgirl

According to local legend, the origins of the station’s haunting can be traced back to the tragic death of a schoolgirl in the area—a death that unleashed a torrent of supernatural activity upon the unsuspecting souls of Delhi.

When this is said to have happened is not specified in most sources. Some claim that it was in 2004 when a young school girl was killed by a cab as she was heading towards the station. This version seems unlikely though, as the metro station first opened in 2006. 

But if there was something that happened unrelated to the Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station or perhaps the year is just quoted wrong, is unknown. 

One particularly eerie specter is that of an old woman wearing white and not a schoolgirl, whose ghostly form is said to materialize suddenly in the middle of the road outside of the metro station, only to fade away into the darkness moments later.

The Legend about the Road Construction

Another legend is about this supposed old woman in white in connection to the Peepal Tree outside of Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station. According to a story, a contractor was haunted in his dreams by her when he was working on the road and wanted to remove the tree. 

After being haunted and the construction workers noticed something off about the tree, they decided to leave it be and built a temple close to it instead. 

The Sacred Fig by the Road: This is the tree close to Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station said to have attracted ghosts over the years. What can be the reason for the haunting by the Peepal Tree? // Source

The Freedom Fighter Ghost

Another theory was that the ghost is from the time of the British Raj and the tree is much older than what many think, perhaps hundreds of years old. This story is set in the 19th century when the Dwarka region was a thick forest that was used by the rebels that went up against the colonial power.

Close to the tree there used to be a lake. One of the rebels was a lady that went into hiding in the forest, but drowned in the lake close to the tree. Her body was never found, but her spirit got attached to the tree and it is said she is protecting the area to this day. 

Perhaps a seemingly random origin story for the haunting in the area, but the forest department actually have investigated several claims of illegally cutting down and damaging the remaining trees of the once dense forest. 

The Haunting at Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station

But how do these haunted stories look like today for people passing through the area of Dwarka Sector 9 Metro Station despite the origin stories? 

Most of the stories from this area started coming from people taking the call center cabs at night. Witnesses have reported chilling encounters with unseen forces, describing sensations of being slapped by invisible energies and encountering apparitions that appear and vanish without a trace. 

Many of the stories told is also about how the spirit of this girl is seen running behind cars, perhaps as a revenge for being hit and killed by one. What happens if she catches up to the cars is uncertain, but many reports about hearing knocks on the cars. Many accidents on the road have been attributed to this phenomenon. 

Others walking along the road near the station have reported feeling an ominous shadow trailing behind them, its unseen presence casting a pall of fear over the night.

Another point of this alleged haunted place are the many different variations of who is haunting this what happened. A paranormal investigator once got in contact with a rickshaw driver who told them often encourage ghost stories as it is good for business and they can charge more at night from the curious people coming to look for ghosts. According to this rickshaw driver, people pay a lot for people to come for fake interviews and to tell lies about this place. 

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​Why To Worship Peepal Tree: Know Significance | Times of India 

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Uncovering the Haunted History of Kolkata’s Writers’ Building

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Once a symbol of the oppressive British regime in India, the administrative Writers’ Building was the target of a bloody rebel attack said to echo hauntingly long after India’s independence. 

Kolkata’s Writers’ Building (মহাকরণ) is a beautiful colonial-era structure that has been the center of power and politics in West Bengal for over 200 years. The red stoned Writers’ Building is a 150 meter long building right by the Lal Dighi and Tank Square. 

The building often shortened to just Writers was for the East India Company to house the junior level servants who were then called ‘Writers’ and because of this the building got its name.

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But beyond its grand facade lies a dark and eerie history, one that has left many visitors spooked and intrigued. You see, the Writer’s Building is said to be haunted by the spirits of British colonial officers and Indian freedom fighters who perished within its walls. 

The History of the Writers’ Building

The Writer’s Building, located in the heart of Kolkata, was originally built as the office of the East India Company in the late 18th century. It was later occupied by the British colonial government, and during the Indian independence movement, it became a symbol of British power and oppression for the local Indians. 

The building has seen many significant events, including the assassination of Sir William Hay Macnaghten, the British envoy to Afghanistan, in 1841. It was also the site of several historic protests and rallies during the Indian freedom struggle, including the Quit India Movement.

Therefore the Writers Building has a reputation of being haunted by both unhappy scribes that worked there as well as people that died during the fight for independence.

Writer’s Building: An iconic building in Kolkata and also thought to be one of the more haunted places in the city. //Source: Jan Bockaert/Wiki

The Shooting in Writers’ Building

On December 8, 1930, Badal Gupta, together with Dinesh Gupta and Benoy Basu was on a mission from the underground revolutionary group Bengal Volunteers against the British rule of India.

Disguised in European attire, infiltrated the Writers’ Building with loaded revolvers and fatally shot Simpson, a police inspector known for treating the Indian and political prisoners horrible. 

In response, the police within the building engaged in a brief exchange of gunfire with the three young revolutionaries. The police eventually subdued them, but the trio had no intention of being apprehended. Badal ingested Potassium cyanide, while Benoy and Dinesh used their own revolvers to take their lives. 

Badal succumbed on the spot, at just 18 years old during this tragic incident. Benoy survived before dying five days later in the hospital. Dinesh lived only to be hanged the next year.

The trio have later been known as freedom fighters and the Dalhousie Square is named after them with a statue of them outside of the Writers Building. 

Haunted Stories Associated with the Building

Bengalis have at least 15 words for ghosts based on the spirit’s caste, marital status, behavior and the fate suffered in the pre-paranormal past. Most of the ghost stories are told from security that are patrolling the building when it’s empty. They say they hear rattling windows when there is no wind, or the sound of typing from machines from locked and empty rooms. 

These disturbances have become so disconcerting that none of the security staff will venture there alone at night.

Ever since its attack, it is also believed that the brutal police man, Simpson and possibly the trio that shot him are haunting the building. 

The Wounded Ghost

During the 1970s a night guard named Munshiram told about his ghostly experiences in a Calcutta newspaper. He said that while patrolling the first-floor corridor of the first block, he encountered a ghostly white man, dressed in a suit and appearing gravely injured, bending over in agony. 

This spectral figure emerged from the Central Despatch Office and was followed by several shadowy entities. Simultaneously, Munshiram heard the haunting sound of heavy boots ascending the staircase. Frightened, he called out to the sentry on block one before fainting.

The Ghost Party

In Munshiram’s recollection, the entire first floor was inhabited by several resident spirits, including another harrowing experience in block three. While on duty in the block’s secured area, he noticed a neon light illuminating a minister’s chamber and distinctly heard music. 

Believing an emergency meeting was underway, he entered the room and witnessed men in old fashioned attire engaged in what appeared to be a drunken party. Munshiram’s screams summoned police personnel, but by the time they arrived, the room had reverted to darkness and emptiness.

The Ghost of the Housekeeper

It is also said that a Zamiruddin, that is the head of housekeeping at Writer once saw an armed security guard outside of the toilet in block five. Allegedly where a worker had died of a heart attack. 

Another tale from the 70s is from the security guard called Mehboob that was working on the first floor of block four that heard the sound of something falling and when rushing out in the corridor, he found a body dressed in an expensive suit laying there. However, when he called over other people working that night, there was nothing to see except an empty room. 

Also when a bust of the three freedom fighters were going to be installed on the first floor in 1967, a man called Roy saw an European man come out from the Chief Minister’s office. Thinking it was someone trying to ruin the event held in their honor, he followed the man who just vanished into thin air. 

The Haunted Writers’ Building

The Writer’s Building is a beautiful and historic structure that has been at the center of power and politics in West Bengal for over 200 years. But beyond its grand facade lies a dark and eerie history, one that has left many visitors spooked and intrigued.

Over the years, the Writer’s Building has undergone many renovations and upgrades, but it has managed to retain its colonial charm and grandeur. Today, it houses the offices of the West Bengal government, and its corridors and rooms are filled with the hustle and bustle of bureaucrats and politicians. But despite its modern-day importance, the building’s haunted history continues to fascinate and terrify visitors.

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The Haunting Cries of Sohagpur Station

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In central India you will find the haunted railway station called Sohagpur Station. Rumor has it that the station is haunted by the blood curdling screams echoing over the tracks. 

Amidst the sprawling landscapes of Madhya Pradesh in central India, Sohagpur Station is a small stop on the route through the area, its shadowed platforms and deserted corridors bearing witness to a chilling tale of mystery and despair. 

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Sohagpur is a town mostly known for its large export of Betel nuts, and luch scenic nature landscapes in the surrounding area. The little railway station with two platforms is known for being one of the most haunted railway stations in the country. 

Sohagpur Station: This train station in central India is thought to be haunted by the desperate cries from a woman. Who is this supposed ghost that are said to linger by the railway tracks? // Source

The Haunting of Sohagpur Station

Legend has it that Sohagpur Station is haunted by the ghost of a woman. Not much is known about this woman, who she is or when the haunting started. Not even her appearance is much discussed in the stories, rather, her screams.

According to local lore, the woman’s anguished screams are said to echo through the deserted platforms, her voice filled with pain and agony, terrifying the passengers. 

But it is not just the woman’s cries that haunt the station. Many travelers have reported hearing other unsettling noises echoing through the empty halls—strange whispers that seem to emanate from the darkness, and eerie footsteps that echo through the deserted corridors like the ghostly remnants of a long-forgotten past.

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The Ghost of the Lady in White Sari of Delhi Cantt

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After darkness falls on Delhi Cantt in the city, the ghosts are said to appear. Several of the locals have reported about the ghost of a woman wearing a white sari approaching cars, asking for lifts. Where she is going is unclear, but if you tell her no, it is said she will chase you. 

The part of Delhi called Delhi Cantonment or simply Delhi Cantt is located in the heart of New Delhi, is a bustling hub of activity during the day. The Delhi Cantt houses a lot of the defense and army housing and schools. 

It is said that this part of Delhi is the safest area. However, as the sun sets and the night falls, a different kind of activity takes over – the eerie and ghostly kind. 

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With all of these army forces you would think that Delhi Cantt would be a peaceful one. But according to the local word of mouth it is anything but. The area of over 10 000 acres close to Dhaula Kaun is notorious for its spooky legends, with tales of supernatural occurrences and sightings of apparitions and unexplained phenomena. 

The Woman in White Saree

According to the legend, there is a middle aged woman wearing a white sari that is said to haunt the area of Delhi Cantt. She is said to have gray hair, and some sources even point out that she apparently has hairy arms.

Why she is said to wear a white saree though, is uncertain, however, many ghost stories involve a woman in white saree. In India and especially in Hinduism, the color white is also the color of mourning, and many  widows have traditionally worn them. The white saree is also said to represent purity, innocence as well as spirituality. This with the fact that most modern ghosts globally are wearing white, makes this trope especially common. 

The Ghostly Tales of Delhi Cantt

Back to this particular ghost story, there are some variations of the reports and sightings. Some claim she comes out from the lush and green areas, some say she is just wandering the roads, most reports pinpoint her to between 1 and 4 am.

She is said to be walking along the roads and asks for a lift when night falls over the neighborhood. Apparently many of the call centers in the area advised their employees never to stop their car and give anyone a lift. 

If you deny her a lift, it is said that she is following the car and even matching its speed, so you can’t outrun her. 

It is said that she is the ghost of a lady that was killed on the route when she was going someplace. Perhaps on the road in a car accident, or perhaps in the green forestry people claim she comes from. To where we don’t know, but apparently she is still trying to get there. 

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The Haunted Ludhiana Railway Station and the Ghost the Dedicated Employee

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After a faithful employee died at his station, it is said that the ghost of Subhash is said to be haunting his former workplace at the Ludhiana Railway Station.

Ludhiana Railway Station (लुधियाना जंक्शन रेलवे स्टेशन) is a stop in the Ludhiana district in the northern Indian state, Punjab. It is known for being one of the busiest stations in Punjab, as well as perhaps the cleanest in India. It is an old station from 1864 with 7 platforms. It is also known to be one of the most haunted railway stations in the country. 

Today, the reservation center at the Ludhiana Railway Station where you book your tickets has changed and you can now book train tickets many places because of the notorious long queues. 

Legend has it that a former Computer Reservation System (CRS) officer named Subhash met his untimely demise within the confines of this very room and are said to be haunting the Ludhiana Railway Station. 

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Subhash was known for his unwavering dedication to his job at the ticket counter, and was said to have loved his work with a passion that seems to have lasted, even after death itself. It is believed to have bound his spirit to the Reservation Center long after his passing in 2004 according to most sources.

The Haunting of Ludhiana Railway Station

Whispers of Subhash’s ghostly presence have circulated among the employees for years and people that have worked there speak of sudden drops in temperature, flickering lights, and an overwhelming feeling of being watched by unseen eyes.

People trying to book their tickets have also been tricked by seeing something looking like a human shadow at the ticket counter, although there is no one there. 

But perhaps the most chilling aspect of Subhash’s haunting is the alleged curse that befalls anyone who dares to sit in the very chair where he once worked. According to local lore, those who have attempted to occupy Subhash’s former seat have been met with a series of misfortunes and setbacks, their lives plagued by difficulties and problems.

Despite attempts to cleanse the room of its spectral inhabitant, Subhash’s ghost remains a permanent fixture of the Reservation Center, his presence a chilling reminder of the dangers that lurk in the shadows of the mundane. For those who dare to tread within its haunted confines, the Reservation Center offers a glimpse into a world where the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, and where the past refuses to be forgotten.

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The Drowned Ghosts Under Howrah Bridge in Kolkata

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The Howrah Bridge is a city icon in Kolkata, but it is also said the area is haunted by those dying from falling from it as well as drowning in the river below. And on the steps of the ghats along the river, people claim to have seen the ghosts.

The Howrah Bridge, an architectural marvel spanning the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India, stands as a timeless symbol of Kolkata’s rich heritage. Commissioned in 1943 to replace a pontoon bridge, it was renamed Rabindra Setu in honor of the renowned poet Rabindranath Tagore in 1965, though it’s still commonly known as the Howrah Bridge. 

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This iconic structure in the city of joy, one of four bridges on the Hooghly River, serves as a vital link between the cities of Howrah and Kolkata, bearing witness to the ebb and flow of daily life in the bustling metropolis were people sit under to relax after a day at work at the ghat steps under the bridge

The Kusti Wrestlers Tell about Ghosts

Underneath The Howrah Bridge there are also wrestlers training  in the three thousand year old tradition of Kusti. Their Kusti akhara, where they practice, is found on a clay pit by the bridge. The dedicated wrestler comes to practice at 4:30 with prayers and exercises as it is not only a sport, but a lifestyle.

These wrestlers have stories to tell as well about the haunting allegedly going on, both under The Howrah Bridge as well as by the different ghats along the river like by the Mullick Ghat and the Zanana Ghat. 

Although a place to relax and enjoy the steady stream of the river popularly called Ganga or Kati-Ganga, the area under The Howrah Bridge is also thought to be haunted by the spirits of the people that lost their lives on the river. Some by accidents, some willing, perhaps even some unwillingly? 

The Howrah Bridge of the Drowned

Some people claim to have witnessed phantom arms reaching out from the dark waters under the bridge as if asking for help, still trying to get out from the river they drowned in. 

There are also stories passed around in the area about seeing a crying woman wearing white robes as she sobs by the river bank. It is said that those approaching the woman, trying to help her or the ghostly arm out of the water, become traumatized or perhaps worse, drown themselves.

Those wandering around the bridge and along the river below also claim to have heard the voices of women crying out and calling out their names in a ghostly tone, although no one is there. 

The Haunted Ghats Along the River

As twilight descends and the cityscape fades into darkness, the bridge’s silent sentinel watches over the Hooghly River, its towering silhouette casting long shadows upon the water below.

Where the Kusti Wrestlers have been training for a long time and where the ghosts keep haunting the river banks under The Howrah Bridge, silently raising their hands just above the dark waters. 

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The Ghosts of Freedom Fighters Haunting Naini Railway Station

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It is said that in the depths of Naini Railway Station, former freedom fighters who ended their lives in the nearby prison are haunting the tracks and platforms. 

In the northern state Uttar Pradesh in India, lies Naini, a city in Prayagraj District— the local Naini Railway Station is said to be a place where the echoes of the past reverberate through the mist-shrouded platforms and shadowed tracks. 

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Built in close proximity to Naini Jail, a notorious prison, even to this day, of suffering and oppression during India’s fight for independence, this railway station bears witness to a history stained with blood and tears. And if we are to believe the local legends, some of the freedom fighters are said to haunt the train station.

Naini Railway Station: Painted and colorful, it is said that the Naini Railway Station is haunted by the people that died in the prison nearby.

Freedom Fighters from Naini Jail

For generations, Naini Jail served as a grim reminder of, not only what happens to criminals, but of British colonial rule and was a place where countless souls were imprisoned, tortured, and ultimately laid to rest. Some of them simply fight for their motherland.

Among these were the freedom fighters who dared to challenge the might of the empire like Motilal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru (the first prime minister of India), Govind Ballabh Pant, Narendra Dev, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai, Hasrat Mohani, all of these were imprisoned there during Indian independence movement. 

It is from the freedom fighter movement the ghosts haunting the station are said to come from. 

The Haunting of Naini Railway Station

Naini Jail: It is believed that the haunting at the Naini Railway Station comes from the jail nearby that once housed freedom fighters.

Legend has it that the souls of the dead roam the grounds of Naini Railway Station and its surrounding tracks. Locals speak of spectral apparitions that wander the deserted platforms, their silent footsteps echoing through the stillness.

Although believed that the ghost must be the freedom fighters, there are not really any particular names attached to it, how many or what they are doing at the railway station. 

Many believe that the tortured souls of the freedom fighters, denied their rightful place in history, are now haunting the area. Although their presence scares the passengers, it is said that the souls haunting the station is harmless. 

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The Spooky Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

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Could there be something about the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport that has brought back restless spirits? Was there really something to the story about the pilot that saw a dancing lady in a white saree?

The Shamshabad Airport, also called Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is said to house ghosts of the past that still roam the halls of the terminal. Although the haunted stories are rampant, the origin and the truth of them are more vague and shrouded in legends and hersays.

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This mysterious airport located in Hyderabad, landlocked in south-central India, is rumored to be one of the most haunted places in the country. From strange noises and unexplained sightings to the chilling tales of ghostly apparitions, the airport has a long history of paranormal activity. 

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad: Source

The Rumors about the Haunted Terminal

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, also known as Hyderabad International Airport, has been the subject of many spooky rumors and ghost stories. It is named after the former Prime Minister of India and was opened in 2008, so it’s a fairly new airport with pretty new ghost stories. 

Check-in area at Rajiv Gandhi Int’l Airport, Hyderabad, India: Source

But who are these ghosts said to haunt the pretty new airport? Apparently the airport was built after disputes over the land that left numerous people dead during its construction. According to the rumors from then, the airport authorities did not properly relocate the remains of those that died, and as a result, the spirits of the dead still haunt the terminal.

There are also rumors that the airport is actually built on top of a graveyard, and the people buried there were never properly removed. 

The Ghosts of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

The rumors of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport being haunted have been around for many years. Some people claim to have seen ghosts wandering around the terminal, while others have reported hearing strange noises and voices when there is no one there. 

Perhaps the strangest and scariest encounter the staff has had was when they got called into a meeting room. There they claimed they met a man that only looked at them before starting laughing as his head turned 360 degrees. 

A pretty bold story to claim as true, and many of the staff have also claimed to have never heard about this before. So who really told it? Where did the story come from?

Some of the earliest claims of it being haunted can be traced as far back to 2009, when the airport had just opened.

Despite the rumors, the airport authorities have always denied that the terminal is haunted. They have attributed the strange noises and sightings to normal airport activity, such as the sound of planes taking off and landing. However, many people remain convinced that there is something supernatural going on at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

The Lady in White Saree Dancing on the Runway

The stories of the haunted terminal at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport are not just limited to rumors and hearsay. Many airport staff and passengers have reported strange experiences and sightings over the years.

One story recounts an incident where a pilot flying for Qatar airways one night was going for takeoff. He stopped the plane when he was a lady dancing in a white saree on the runway. When the authorities searched for her, they found nothing though. 

Did People Really Die Under Construction?

Although the opening of the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport happened amid protests by people fearing they would lose their jobs after they closed down Begumpet Airport and HAL Airport in Bangalore, did it really turn so bad that people died?

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Not according to the written record. Although more than one has died at the airport to murder, freak accidents and bad health, it wasn’t really a mass murder because of the land when it opened as the legend claim. Could the ghosts be of something else then? Or was it the ill will of the locals as well as the chaos of the opening that created the ghost stories?

Believe it or not?

The stories of the haunted terminal at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport may never be fully explained. While many of the rumors and legends have been debunked or at least denied by authorities, there are still unexplained sightings and sounds that cannot be easily explained. It even got to the point of the official Instagram account for the airport to post about the haunted rumors in 2025 after many reported the story as false:

Whether or not you believe in the paranormal, there is no denying that the airport has a spooky reputation that continues to fascinate people around the world and from time to time makes its rounds on social media.

So, if you find yourself at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, keep your eyes and ears open. Who knows what spooky secrets you might uncover?

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The Ghostly Screams from Pune’s Shaniwar Wada Fort

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Every full moon it is said that the dying screams of the young Peshwa Prince that was brutally murdered echoes through Shaniwar Wada Fort. The murder was so horrible that it is said to have opened for every spirit that died in the old fort. 

Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is a city steeped in history and mystery. The Maratha Empire was an early modern India that controlled large portions in the 18th century, at its peak in 1758 from the south to the Sutlej River in the north until its fall in 1818. 

And when it comes to mysterious tales, the Shaniwar Wada Fort stands out as one of the most intriguing and haunting structures in the city. 

Shaniwar Wada Fort: The Delhi Darwaza is the main gate of the complex, facing north towards Delhi. The gatehouse is strongly built with massive doors, large enough for elephants with seating canopies. The Shaniwar Wada Fort was built by a contractor from Rajasthan known as ‘Kumawat’ after completing construction. The gate is used for ceremonial purposes and military campaigns depart and arrive here with religious ceremonies.

Built in the 1730 century and was the seat of the Peshwas until 1818 when they lost it to the East India Company. The Peshwa was the second highest rank in the Maratha Empire, serving as a prime minister and de facto ruler when it became hereditary position in 1749. 

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The Shaniwar Wada Fort was witness to several historical events, including political intrigues, battles, and even a tragic supernatural incident. The fort’s eerie atmosphere and the unsolved mysteries surrounding it have fascinated locals and visitors alike for generations. 

From the mysterious footsteps that echo through its corridors at night to the blood-curdling screams that can be heard on full-moon nights, the Shaniwar Wada Fort has been the subject of many chilling tales. 

The Ghosts of the Peshwa’s at Shaniwar Wada Fort

The Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao was the 8th Peshwa from 1740 until his death in 1761. He was also known under the name, Nana Saheb and had three sons – Madhav, Vishwas and Narayan Rao. Under Peshwa Nana Saheb’s reign the empire reached its peak and golden era, but it went downhill for his family from then on. His eldest son, Vishwas Rao died in battle and the 8th Peshwa got depressed after his first son died and died in 1761. 

The burden was too heavy on the second son Madhav Rao who was appointed the 9th Peshwa after his father and brothers death at the age of 16 with his uncle Raghunath Rao acting as his regent for a long time. But their relationship turned sour however and the uncle was put under house arrest. 

The young prince got tuberculosis though and the sickness killed him slowly until his death in 1772 and his death was seen as the start of the end of the Maratha Confederacy.  

Because Madhac Rao died slowly, he also had the time to appoint the next heir, and he chose his younger brother, Narayan Rao, although his performance didn’t really impress anyone. 

The Tragic Life of Narayan Rao

Narayan Rao (नारायणराव पेशवे) was a young man of only 16 or 18 when it was announced. The fact that he was to inherit the title and seat was not taken well by his relatives. His uncle Raghunath Rao and his wife Anandi Bai were ambitious and willing to go far to get the power. Even though they were in house arrest, the uncle tried to escape several times and the scheming continued.

It is said that they hired a tribe of hunters known as Gardis by letter. The Gardi soldiers were employed by the Peshwa for police duty around the palace and in Pune. They had no personal attachment to their employer and were soldiers from North India, Ethiopia, Arabs and so on. During Madhav Rao’s reign he had emptied the treasury and owed them many years of payments. It is also said that they used the Kalbelia tribe, which are a snake charming tribe from the desert in Rajasthan. 

The letter from the uncle was supposed to say:  “Narayan Rao la dhara”, which means “Hold Narayan Rao” as his plan was to kidnap him and hold him in a house arrest. However, his wife got hold of the letter and changed it to “Narayan Rao la mara” which means “Kill Narayan Rao”. 

The assassination happened during the Ganesh Chathurhu Festival in August with over 500 men storming the Shaniwar Wada Fort. 

They got him from his chambers and they chopped his body into small pieces and threw them in a nearby river to rid themselves of evidence. It is also said that his remains were gathered in a bundle to be cremated. But did he? There is a rumor that because of his murder and because he didn’t even get a cremation he returned as a ghost. 

The Ghostly Sightings at Shaniwar Wada Fort

Legend has it that his ghost still haunts the Shaniwar Wada Fort, and on full-moon nights, his blood-curdling screams can be heard echoing through the corridors of the fort. “Kaka Mala Vacchva“ he screams which means “Please save me uncle”. Visitors to the fort have reported feeling an eerie presence and hearing strange noises, making it a prime location for ghost hunters and paranormal enthusiasts.

The Shaniwar Wada Fort has been the site of several ghostly sightings over the years and people are discouraged to enter it after 6:30 in the evening. Visitors have reported seeing the ghost of a young prince roaming the corridors of the fort and heard his screams on full moon nights

It is even said that the 13th and the last Peswha, Baji Rao II believed in the presence of the ghost. To satisfy and appease the ghost he planted thousands of mango trees around Pune city as well as donating  to Brahmins and religious institutions. 

Other Ghosts Haunting the Fort

But it is not only the young prince that is said to be haunting the Shaniwar Wada Fort as the murder was so heinous and awful and said to have opened a portal to the underworld for the other people that died inside of the fort. 

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Others have reported seeing the ghost of a lady in white, who is said to have been a courtesan in the Peshwa court once upon a time. These ghostly sightings only add to the overall mystery and intrigue of the fort.

The Mysteries of Shaniwar Wada Fort Remain Unsolved

Another strange thing that happened was the fire. Pune fortress broke out in 1828 when the British controlled it. The fire lasted for 7 days and destroyed everything but the stone part of the building. No one has found out what really happened and how it started. 

The Shaniwar Wada Fort is an iconic structure that has stood the test of time. Its haunting legend, mysterious architecture, and supernatural occurrences have fascinated visitors for generations. While some of the fort’s mysteries have been solved, many still remain unsolved.

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References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_of_Narayan_Rao

Tales of Love & Deceit – the Shaniwar Wada haunted story – Thrilling Travel 

Know why you should avoid visiting Pune’s Shaniwarwada Fort on full moon nights | Times of India Travel 

Is Pune’s Shaniwar Wada really haunted? | Times of India Travel 

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The Haunted Begunkodor Train Station Reopened after being Closed for Decades

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After a rumor about seeing the ghost of a woman wearing a white sari by the rural Begunkodor Train Station, it closed down for decades. Now after it’s opened, the story of the ghost has returned. What exactly is happening by the tracks?

Far from most things in the remote village of Begunkodor in West Bengal lies a railway station shrouded in mystery that spans decades and supposedly haunted by a spectral presence that continues to send shivers down the spines of those who dare to venture near. 

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Built in the early 1960s but closed down pretty quickly because of the haunted rumors, Begunkodor Train Station serves the Purulia district and has since its reopening been seen as one of the most haunted railway stations in India. 

The Lady in White Saree

Legend has it that Begunkodor Train Station is haunted by the ghost of a lady draped in a white saree—a tragic figure whose spirit wanders the platforms and tracks, forever trapped in a spectral dance of sorrow and despair. 

This story was told by a railway employee working as the station master to the villagers of Begunkodor in 1967, the year they decided to close down the Begunkodor Train Station. After he told about his sightings, he was ignored and nothing was down. Allegedly his first hand account was published, but he wouldn’t survive to tell if for much longer. 

According to local lore, the woman in a white sari has many origin stories. Some claim she is a witch with horrible powers, while other says she is the ghost of a lady who met her untimely demise when she was tragically run over by a train at the station, her life snuffed out in a moment of unspeakable horror. 

Either way, it is said that this very specter holds the power to seriously harm people, perhaps even take their life. 

The Death of the Station Master

Because just seeing the spectral presence of the lady in white is not the only source of terror at Begunkodor Train Station. It is said that the sight of the ghostly apparition led to the death of a railway employee. 

The same year the Station Master tried to warn the villagers about the ghost, the dead bodies of him as well as his family were found in their home. The locals finally took his warning to heard and blamed it all on the ghost or possible witch that were haunting the Begunkodor Train Station. 

After all this controversy and rumors, they closed down the station when the trains passing refused to stop because of the paranormal stuff they claimed they experienced on this platform. 

The Reopened Begunkodor Train Station

Since that fateful day, reports have surfaced of eerie sightings and inexplicable phenomena occurring at Begunkodor Train Station. Witnesses claim to have seen the ghostly apparition of the lady in white, her ethereal form gliding silently along the tracks or twirling in a macabre dance upon the platforms. Some even swear that her mournful wails can be heard echoing through the night, a chilling reminder of the tragedy that befell her.

Despite these chilling reports, the government dismissed the claims of paranormal activity and decided to reopen Begunkodor Station in 2009, after it had lain deserted for 42 years. Some claim that the staff made up the ghost stories to not be stationed there. 

Some even claim that the locals made up the ghost story to get a boost of “ghost tourism”. Perhaps worst is that this particular rationalist group called Paschim Banga Bigyan Mancha, said that the locals then loot the tourists after they scare them away. 

The way that they called it busting the myth about the station being haunted is that they camped out there in 2017 and they saw a group of men in the bushes making the sounds. Although they didn’t manage to catch them, they reckon they were behind the rumors. 

What about the station master and his family’s mysterious death at Begunkodor Train Station? Did it really happen, or was that also a part of the legend created to scare people? For now, no evidence supporting that their death actually happened like they claim. 

Yet, despite the government’s assurances, the whispers of the supernatural persist, casting a pall of fear and unease over the station and its surroundings. People still avoid using this station after sunset and twice a week, it is said that a girl is seen running along the tracks on the same day she died. 

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Begunkodor Railway Station has been reopened more than a decade ago & a few trains stop there – FACTLY 

Myth of West Bengal’s ‘haunted’ Begunkodar railway station busted after 50 years 

Begunkodor Railway Station: West Bengal’s ‘Ghost’ Railway Station That Was Closed For Four Decades 

West Bengal’s Begunkodor no longer a haunted railway station – The Hindu