The Soul Keeper Village in Nagaland
In various religious and philosophical traditions, the soul is regarded as the non-material essence of a person, encompassing one's identity, personality, and memories. It's seen as an immaterial aspect of a living being that is believed to transcend physical death… Intriguing! Although I'm unsure about the existence of the soul, I like to think it does. The thought excites me that I might have left my soul (while still alive), in a distant land in Northeast India—Longkhum, Nagaland. Nestled in Mokokchung district somewhere 6500ft. Longkhum stands as the highest-altitude village in the land of the Ao tribe. This legendary village, is famed as “Ao-funemro” or Vanguard Village, a name it earned during the headhunting era. Longkhum entices travellers with a promise: “Your soul stays back on your first visit. You have to return to retrieve your soul.” The village's charm lies in its breathtaking natural beauty and the harmonious relationship between its people and th
