Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Maharashtra Village's Unique Belief: Worships Demon, Not Hanuman
In a unique village in Maharashtra, people worship a 'Daitya,' a type of mythological demon, instead of the usual gods.
This unusual practice leads to some interesting customs.
The village has no temples for Hanuman, a well-known deity, and people don't use his name.
The belief is linked to a legend where the Daitya was blessed by Lord Rama.
Also, the villagers avoid Maruti cars because 'Maruti' is another name for Hanuman.
According to local accounts, even doctors experienced issues when they had Maruti cars.
Nandur Nimba Daitya, a village in Maharashtra, reveres a 'Daitya' (demon) and avoids Hanuman worship.
The village has no Hanuman temples and residents avoid naming children after Hanuman.
Legend says Nimba Daitya, though a demon, was a devotee of Lord Rama, who granted him deity status in the village.
Villagers also avoid Maruti-brand cars due to the association with Hanuman.
Locals attribute various incidents to their beliefs, including the disappearance of a doctor's patient queue after he bought a Maruti 800.
- Who
- Residents of Nandur Nimba Daitya.
- What
- A village in Maharashtra worships a Daitya and avoids anything associated with Hanuman.
- When
- Early 2000s (as per one specific anecdote).
- Where
- Nandur Nimba Daitya, Pathardi taluka, Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India.
- Why
- Due to a local legend and long-held beliefs about their deity.
Skeptics
Believers
Faith vs. Superstition
Skeptics
The beliefs are superstitious and lack logical basis.
Believers
The villagers stand by their faith.
- Village Name
- Nandur Nimba Daitya
- District
- Ahmednagar
- State
- Maharashtra
- Deity
- Nimba Daitya
- Notable Absence
- Hanuman temples, Maruti cars