Divine Wisdom: Faith of Rajasthan

Phase 1: Folk Deities (Lok Devta)

The Panch-Pirs (Five Main Peers) of Rajasthan: Ramdevji, Pabuji, Goga ji, Harbhu ji, and Mehaji.

1. Baba Ramdev ji

• Incarnation of Lord Krishna. Symbol of communal harmony.
• Fair: Ramdevra (Pokhran). Dance: Terah Taali.

2. Pabuji

• Incarnation of Lakshman. Called "Protector of Camels".
• Phad (Scroll painting) of Pabuji is the most popular.

3. Goga ji

• Called Zaher-Peer by Mahmud Ghaznavi. Protector of snakes.
• Places: Gogamedi (Hanumangarh) and Dadrewa (Churu).

4. Tejaji

• Born in Kharnal (Nagaur). Famous fair at Parbatsar.

Phase 2: Saints & Sects (Lok Sant)

1. Sant Jambhoji

• Founder of Bishnoi Sect (29 principles). Focused on environment and animals.

2. Sant Jasnath ji

• Founder of Jasnathi Sect (36 rules). Agni dance is associated with them.

3. Sant Dadu Dayal

• Called "Kabir of Rajasthan". Main center: Narayana (Jaipur).

4. Meera Bai

• Princess of Merta. Famous devotee of Krishna (Raidas was her Guru).

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Khejri Tree: Bishnois sacrifice their lives for this tree (Amrita Devi instance).