Rajasthan’s Bhopa community: 50 years of snake rescue tradition

For over 50 years, the Bhopa community in Rajasthan’s Parbatsar region has rescued snakes, making the dangerous practice a traditional livelihood for generations. Community members rely on inherited knowledge of jadibuti and mantras while handling snakes, reflecting a deep-rooted cultural tradition passed down through families and shaped by their long experience with the reptiles.