Profile
Settings
Refer your friends
Sign out
Rajasthan has glorified its art and culture through numerous sites and locations. Goga Ji, Pabu Ji, Veer Teja Ji, Ramdev Ji, Harbuji, Rawal Mallinath, Mehaji, etc., are some heroes worshipped in Rajasthan for their work for humanity. Before learning about some of the greatest heroes, let’s look at Lok Devatas first. Lok Devatas are generally born in a Simple family. They work for humanity, virtuous warriors as divinities or Legends arousing the faith, trust, and beliefs of the people worshipped in the state.
Brief History of Rajasthan and Their Culture
Over the years, Rajasthan has been ruled by various rulers like the Rajputs, Marathas, and Muslims, which have resulted in the mixed and well-diverse culture of Rajasthan, including countless gorgeous forts and pilgrim centres that define the Rajasthan.
Despite being a desert, Rajasthan has been blessed with lovely sites and locations displaying a wide variety in its architecture, language, and culture.
Rajasthan has a strong tradition of worshipping various Lok devatas. Pabu Ji, Veer Teja Ji, and Rawal Mallinath are some of the greatest warriors idolised all over Rajasthan.
Lok Devatas
Pabuji
Pabu Ji was born in a village named Kolu, near Phalodi, located in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, in 1239 A.D. He was related to the Rathore family of Marwar. Pabuji is one of the deities of Rajasthan worshipped and served by the people and the priests of Nayak.
Pabu Ji was a Rajput prince. He was the son of Dhadal Rathore. He stayed and survived the isolated dry areas of Kolu.
Morji Ashiya wrote a book on Pabu Ji named Pabu Prakash.
Teja Ji
He was born on the day of Magh Shukla Chaturdashi in Khadnaal in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan in 1074 A.D. He was known as the God of Kala-Bala-contributor in agricultural activities.
He sacrificed his life while rescuing the cows of Lachha Gujri from the clutches of meenas. He died in the Sursura village in Ajmer.
Tejaji was identified as sitting on horseback, holding Sword and Snake in hand. It was also believed that a snake bit him in Saindaria. Hence, he is identified as holding a snake in his hand.
Mallinath Ji
Rawal Mallinath is one of the greatest icons in Rajasthan. He was the son of Rao Salkhaji, who was the Mehwanagar ruler in Barmer. The children of Rawal Mallinath were the most senior among all residences of Rathores in Rajasthan.
He was born in 1358 A.D. at Kolu Village, Phalodi, situated in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. In 1378 AD, he defeated the army of Subedar Nizamuddin. There is a place named after him called Malani pargani, located in Barmer.
Mallinath Ji was one of the well-known deities idolised in the state of Rajasthan.
Goga Ji
Goga Ji is also acknowledged as Jahar Veer Gogga. He was born in 946 A.D. at Dadrewa, situated in the Churu district in Rajasthan. He was the son of Jewar Singh and Bachal-de. He belongs to the community of Chauhan-Rajput.
Some villages in Rajasthan are dedicated to him, having a Than, all built under the Khejri tree. He is known to provide protection from snake bites.
Goga Ji is identified as sitting on a Blue Horse with Spear and Snake in his hand. He is a famous deity idolised in the states of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Ramdev Ji
Ramdevji was a folk deity worshipped in the Rajasthan state. He was the Rajput ruler in the 14th century who dedicated his life to the welfare of humans. He was considered to be a social reformer. He was born in a small village near the Barmer district of Rajasthan.
His followers believed that he was an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He also wrote the Book “Chobis Vaniya”. He took Samadhi in the Runeecha district of Jaisalmer.
Conclusion
Rajasthani culture and tradition represent its colourful history. Some Deities, Lok devatas, are worshipped in Rajasthan for their work for humanity. Several heroes like Pabu Ji, Mallinath Ji, Teja Ji, Goga Ji, and Ramdev Ji are discussed in this article.
In India, we have considered temples the camp of our informational growth. Rajasthan has a tradition of showing their art and culture and providing an understanding of their history through temples and other religious places. They respect their warriors and freedom fighters through their culture in the form of Lok Devatas and Devis.
