Located 200 km southeast of Pune in Maharashtra’s Solapur district lies Shetphal (also Shetpal), India's extraordinary “snake village” where an age-old covenant with cobras defines everyday life.
Shetphal offers more than a peculiar sight—it’s a powerful lesson in coexistence. Here, people have integrated religious symbolism, practical tolerance, and ecological understanding to live harmoniously with one of India’s most feared creatures. It stands as a living testament to faith, fearlessness, and cultural resilience.