villager

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"If someone chants the name of Mother Bonbibi, she will save his life from tigers, snakes, and crocodiles," said villager Ashutosh Mandal, 63, referring to a deity whose idol is worshipped at temples.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

In desperation, Bishar Mohamed, no relation to the first villager, travelled more than 150 kilometres with his herd of 170 goats in search of pasture.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026

Fellow villager Jude Hanson added: "It smells like sewage, like sticking your head in a toilet."

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

One says he disguised himself as a villager, hiding his city clothes to avoid detection at a checkpoint.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

"I can help you make a special cover to hide the tub," one villager offered.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin