Lohagad Fort Mystery: 2000 year old Lohagad Fort came into limelight due to Pune murder case. Know the scary history of this fort, the unsolved mystery of the story of the invisible watchman.
Lohagad Fort Haunted Story: The famous Lohagarh Fort of Maharashtra has once again become a topic of discussion across the country these days. After the high-profile fiancee murder case in Pune, people are continuously searching about this fort on the internet. Although the Sia Goyal and Ketan Aggarwal case is related to the police investigation and has no direct connection with the old stories of the fort, but this incident has again brought the history of Lohagarh and those unsolved mysteries into the limelight, hearing which even the good people sweat. This fort, built at a height of about 1030 meters on the Sahyadri hills near Lonavala, is as beautiful as it looks, but its past is equally deep and shocking. Even today, there are some things in this fort surrounded by fog during the rainy season, for which no one has the answer. Let us know about those unsolved mysteries related to Lohagarh Fort, which still surprise people…
Mystery No. 1: Who is that ‘chowkidar’?
Many trekkers, tourists and local people visiting Lohagarh Fort claim that when there is heavy mist or fog over the fort, a shadow like that of an old guard or watchman is seen at a short distance. That shadow signals or shows the way to the people coming there, but as soon as someone tries to go close to him, he disappears in the fog in the blink of an eye. Although there is no scientific evidence for this, this story has been heard and told among local guides and travelers for years.
Mystery No. 2: The story of ‘burying alive’ under Ganesh door
Lohagarh Fort has four main doors, Ganesh Darwaja, Narayan Darwaja, Hanuman Darwaja and Maha Darwaja. The first of these gates i.e. ‘Ganesh Darwaza’, a very scary story is famous about it. According to local folklore, when the foundation of this door was being laid, it repeatedly collapsed. Then an official there had a dream that this place was cursed and to cure it, ‘human sacrifice’ would have to be done. The story goes that a man and woman were then buried alive under the foundation of this door. There is no written evidence of this horrifying story in history, but even today people feel a strange shiver while passing through this door.
Mystery number 3: Mysterious sounds as the sun sets
During the rainy season, when this fort becomes completely deserted, it is said that some strange sounds are heard here after evening. Some people claim that they hear people whistling, heavy footsteps or whispering among themselves from the empty corners of the fort. People who believe in science say that such sound effects are created due to the collision of the structure of the fort and the strong winds blowing between the mountains, but in the silence of the night, these sounds are enough to give goosebumps to anyone.
Mystery No. 4: Treasure and secret tunnels of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
The history of this 2000 year old fort is related to the Satavahana period. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj captured it in the year 1648 and later during the Peshwa period, Nana Fadnavis also spent a long time here. In ancient times, this fort was used as a government treasury and military base. It is said that there are many such secret tunnels and cellars inside the fort, which used to lead to the villages below so that the king could get out safely during war. People believe that old treasure may still be hidden in those closed paths, but till date no one has been able to find the complete map of those secret paths.
What is the truth after all?
There are two types of opinions regarding the secrets of Lohagarh Fort. On one side are those who believe in these stories. On the other hand, there are historians and experts, who consider these to be folklore and stories that have been passed down for years. Whatever may be the truth, it is certain that Lohagarh Fort is not just a trekking spot, but a mixture of history, adventure and mystery, which attracts thousands of people every year.