Sialia, also called theDoorless Village, is avillage in Rajakanika Block,Kendrapara district,Odisha,India known for having nodoors as the villagers claim they see no need to not trust their neighbours. 125 families are living inside this village, which has an area of 12 hectares.[1] No house of this village has doors orwindows as the people of this village have immense faith onParvati, stating that the power of Parvati as Kharakhai will protect them.[2][3]
Surrounded by largebanyan trees, theHindu temple of Parvati as Kharakhai is placed at the end of this village. The temple has no roof because Parvati (as Kharakhai) loves sunlight, as in theOdia language,sunlight means "Khara".[4] Due to this, this village attracts tourists from different places. To maintain it, the district administration plans to invest funds to build parks, toilets, and parking.[5]
