Ekaant (2014)

S1E1 Kuldhara

Our journey in search of India’s most stunning abandoned sites led us to Kuldhara, a sprawling labyrinth of roofless structures, crumbling walls, and scattered bricks that echo the history of a once-thriving village. Nestled in the sandy dunes of western Rajasthan, Kuldhara is one of eighty-four deserted villages that punctuate this stark terrain. According to local legend, the Paliwal Brahmins who inhabited these villages fled overnight to preserve their honor after Salem Singh, the then-prime minister of the Jaisalmer court, sought to marry the village headman’s daughter against her will. The truth behind this tale remains a mystery.