Manali Villages Impose 42-Day Ban: No Phones, DJs, or Loud Talk Due to Divine Orders

• Nine villages in Manali's Ujhi Valley have imposed a 42-day ban on modern amenities and loud activities.
• Restrictions include no TV, mobile phone rings, DJ music, loud talking, or agricultural work.
• The ban is based on ancient divine traditions and commands from deities Gautam Rishi, Vyas Rishi, and Nag Devta.
• Villagers believe deities are in penance after Makar Sankranti, requiring a peaceful environment.
• Similar restrictions are in place in Simsa and Sissu villages, with temple gates closed and tourist entry banned in Sissu.

Why It Matters: Manali villages observe a 42-day silence, banning modern noise and activities for divine penance.