In Bhaini Chandrapal, Rohtak, there will be a 'village shutdown' for 24 hours: villagers won't light stoves in their homes, and they will uphold this 70-year-old tradition.

The Gram Panchayat of Bhaini Chandrapal in the Meham area of Rohtak district will observe a 24-hour 'Gaon Band' (village shutdown) on September 26th. This is being done as part of the 70-year-old traditional 'Gaon Bandi' ritual. The shutdown will begin at 6 pm on September 26th and continue until 6 pm on September 27th. During this 24-hour Gaon Band, no stoves or fires will be lit in any house. Villagers prepare their food the day before. All major roads in the village...