A mysterious haunted house known as the Rodrigues House in Verna, Goa allegedly remains from the colonial era. Even though it looks like any other house, it is said to be inhabited by ghosts.
According to local tradition, in the village of Verna in Salcete, about 10 kilometers north of Margao, stands the Rodrigues House. This aged mansion from the colonial times during Portuguese rule, although externally often called a charming and handsome residence normal lookinghides a dim and terrifying secret.
Locals whisper about the ghosts of the Rodrigues family that are said to haunt the property, making it one of the most infamous haunted places in Goa, although its exact whereabouts and details of its history are limited.
For generations, locals have told stories of strange and inexplicable happenings at the house, attributing them to the restless spirits of the Rodrigues family, who, according to most sources, still own the mansion.
Haunting rumors from Verna
So what is it about this manor that makes it look quite good to the naked eye? Visitors and passers-by have reported a number of disturbing phenomena that seem to defy rational explanation.
One strange thing that is often reported is lights flickering, as if undetectable hands were playing with electrical switches. There are also cases of sudden and unexplained opening and closing of doors and windows.
Perhaps most disturbing of all are reports of cutlery moving on its own and clanging disturbingly in the empty dining room. Bedding in the house also mysteriously disappeared and then reappeared, with no one having access to the property.
The ghost of the Rodrigues house
But who is haunting this alleged haunted house? The obvious culprit is a member of the Rodrigues family, but given the commonness of the name and the lack of specific details about the ghost story, it is tough to determine who or what Rodrigues family we are even talking about.
However, local legends speak of the tragic history of the Rodrigues family, whose premature death is considered to be the source of the hauntings. It is said that the family suffered a series of misfortunes, each more devastating. The exact nature of these misfortunes varies from story to story, but the common thread is a sense of unresolved sadness and a lingering attachment to the family home.
The Lost House
Who and when did these haunting rumors start? The first mentions of it on the Internet seem to come from articles 2012claiming that the unspecified house is haunted and still serves as the family home. Various other sources later report that the house was abandoned. Who really knows at this point. As with many other haunted houses in Goa, India, details regarding their whereabouts are unclear and many rumors circulate.
But for now, who really knows what the truth is and what is really lurking in the house of this mysterious manor house.
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