Haunted places are locations that are believed to be inhabited by ghosts, spirits, or other supernatural entities. These places are often associated with negative or sinister energy, and many people believe that they are dangerous or even cursed.
Some of the most commonly cited haunted places in Hyderabad include:
- Golconda Fort – It is said to be haunted by the spirits of the Taramati, the paramour queen, and her husband. Visitors have reported hearing loud screams, the sound of someone dancing, and howls of pain at night.
- Banjara Hills – It is said to be haunted by the spirits of people who were allegedly murdered and buried there during ancient times.
- Ramoji Film City – It is said to be haunted by the spirits of people who were buried there during the construction of the film city.
- Shamshabad Airport – It is believed to be built on a land where several innocent people were murdered and buried for protesting against the construction of the airport. The spirits of the victims are said to still haunt the airport.
- Kundanbagh – It is said to be haunted by the spirits of three women who were involved in various scary activities such as scaring people with an axe and chasing people.
- Ravindranagar – A series of suicides around 2012 in this area led residents to believe the area was haunted.
- The Fish Tank – A fish tank in Kundanbagh is said to be haunted by the spirit of a lady who drowned in it.
- The Old Asylum – It is said to be haunted by the spirits of patients who died there while they were under treatment.
It’s important to note that there’s no scientific evidence that any of these places are actually haunted and many of these stories are based on local legends and folklore.