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In a world where security is a constant concern, there exists a village in Odisha that challenges this very notion. At Bankamuha Harijan Sahi, under Bhandaripokhari block of Bhadrak district, homes stand proudly without doors, windows, or locks. What keeps them safe? The villagers believe it's the unwavering protection of their village deity, revered as the divine guardian of every doorstep.
The practice, deeply rooted in tradition, has continued for generations. Of the roughly 70 families residing in the village, only three or four homes have doors. Even those were installed only after conducting special rituals, seeking permiss...