Morachi Chincholi: Maharashtra's Peacock Village
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22 April 2024
A quaint village in Maharashtra, located just 60 km from Pune, has become renowned for being a peacock sanctuary
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Morachi Chincholi, when translated from Marathi means 'Tamarind trees for peacocks'
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Over 2,000 peacocks live in harmony, in this village with a population of roughly 2,000 people
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The national bird enjoys a privileged status in the village, and roams freely as no one dares capture it
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The villagers assert that the peacocks have been cared, looked after and fed for the past several generations
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The birds are often spotted atop trees or in the fields, and they are quite familiar with the village folk
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The villagers have also taken active steps to protect and conserve the peacock population in their area
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They have planted trees and shrubs that peacocks can use for food and shelter, and formed community groups to protect peacocks
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No teasing or disrespect towards them is tolerated. Areas where peacocks are likely to be hunted have been fenced off
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It is believed that the peafowls help the villagers by eating harmful crop insects and keeping snakes away from the village
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The village has become a popular destination for nature lovers who can witness the magnificent birds in their natural habitat
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