The mysterious story surrounding a motorcycle accident from 1980
The following fascinating story revolves around a "motorcycle god" who has been worshipped by locals in India for decades.
In the arid state of Rajasthan (India), amidst the vast desert, lies a remarkable story that has captured the imagination of tourists and locals alike.
The legend of Om Banna, also known as Bullet Baba, has become a fascinating part of Rajasthani folklore. This fascinating story revolves around a “motorcycle god” who has been worshipped by locals for many years.
The story behind the legend of Bullet Baba dates back to the late 1980s when a young man named Om Singh Rathore met with a tragic accident on his beloved Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle. It is said that Om Singh lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a tree near the village of Chotila in the Pali district of India. The accident killed him on the spot.
However, some phenomena occurred after Om Singh's death that the people here could not explain.
Specifically, after the accident, the police took the damaged motorcycle to the local police station. But strangely, the motorcycle mysteriously reappeared at the accident site the next day. Believing it was a prank, the police took the motorcycle back to the station again. But the incident repeated itself, the motorcycle reappeared at the accident site the next day. This unusual appearance left people confused and thinking about some mysterious phenomenon.
The locals saw the incident as a divine intervention. They built a temporary temple at the site of the accident. And the motorcycle became a revered object. They believed that Om Banna’s spirit resided in the motorcycle. The Bullet motorcycle was named “Bullet Baba” in honor of Om Singh Rathore.
To this day, many devotees visit the Om Banna temple every day to seek blessings and pray. Rituals performed at the temple include burning incense, tying holy thread around the motorcycle and pouring liquor as a sign of respect. These actions are believed to bring good luck and protection to the devotees on their journeys. The temple has also become a stopover for truckers and motorcyclists to seek blessings from the deities before embarking on long journeys.
The legend of Om Banna has transcended geographical boundaries and attracts visitors from all over the world. Many motorcyclists, adventure seekers and spiritual enthusiasts consider visiting the temple as part of their travel itinerary.
Om Banna's fame has also been cemented by the media, with numerous documentaries, articles and videos telling this strange story.
