Folk deities (Panch Peer)
| S. No. | Folk Deity (Panch Peer) | Birth Place | Father | Mother | Wife | Main Temple | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramdev Ji | Undu Kashmir (Barmer) | Ajmal Ji Tanwar | Maina De | Netal De | Runicha, Pokhran (Jaisalmer) | From Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya to Ekadashi |
| 2 | Gogaji | Dadrewa (Churu) | Jewar Singh | Bachhal De | Kelam De/ Menalde | Bhadrapada Krishna Navami | |
| 3 | PabuJi | Kolumand/Kolu Village (Phalodi) | Dhandhal Ji | Kamalade | Phoolmade/ Supyar De/ Supiyarde | Chaitra Amavasya | |
| 4 | Mehaji Mangalia | Keetu Karnot/ Gopalraj | Mayard De | Bapini/Bapni (Phalodi) | Krishna Janmashtami | ||
| 5 | Hadbu Ji Sankhala | Bhundel/Bhundol Village (Nagaur) | Mehraji Sankhla (Mehaji) | Sobhagde | Bengti Village (Phalodi) |
1. Ramdev Ji
| Full Name | Ramdev Ji Tanwar |
| Birth | 𑇐 1409 AD 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi (also known as Babe Ri Beej) |
| Birth Place | Undu Kashmir, Barmer District (Rajasthan) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Dynasty | Arjun |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Gotra | Tanwar |
| Father | 𑇐 Ajmal Ji Tanwar ➥ He was a feudal lord (Saamant) of Pokhran (Jaisalmer). |
| Mother | Maina De |
| Wife | 𑇐 Netal De ➥ She was the princess (daughter) of Dalel Singh Sodha of Amarkot (Pakistan). |
| Brother | Veeramdev (an incarnation of Balarama) |
| Sister | 𑇐 Sugna Bai ➥ Ramdev Ji arranged their marriage with Vijay Singh, a resident of Pugal Garh, and gave the Pokhran region to Vijay Singh as dowry. |
| Religious Sister (Dharm Bahan) | 𑇐 Dali Bai ➥ She belonged to the Meghwal caste. ➥ She took Samadhi alive in Runicha, Jaisalmer (Ramdevra) on Bhadrapad Shukla Dashami, a day before Ramdev Ji. |
| Samadhi | He took Samadhi alive in Runicha, Jaisalmer (Ramdevra) on the day of Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi. |
| Guru | 𑇐 Balinath ➥ His temple is located on Masuria Hill in Jodhpur. |
| Disciple (Shishya) | Aai Mata (Folk Goddess) |
| Incarnation (Avatar) | 𑇐 Hindus consider him an incarnation of Lord Vishnu (Shri Krishna). 𑇐 Muslims worship him as Ramsa Peer. |
| Title | Peer of Peers (Peeron Ka Peer) |
| Major Texts/Book | 𑇐 Chabis Baaniyan ➥ His teachings are found in this book. ➥ This book is also called Babari Parchi. |
| Folk Song | 𑇐 The songs sung in their temple are called ‘Byavle’. 𑇐 They have the longest song among the folk deities. 𑇐 Among the folk goddesses, Jeen Mata has the longest song. |
| Flag | The five-colored flag hoisted at their temple is called ‘Neja’. |
| Horse | Leela horse/Blue horse/Leelo |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Runicha, Pokhran, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple is also called Ramdevra. ➥ Their temples are called ‘Devra’. ➥ The priest of their temple belongs to the Meghwal caste and is called a Rikhiya. That is, their devotees from the Meghwal caste are called ‘Rikhiya’. ➥ The night vigil (Jagran) performed in their temple is called ‘Jamma’ (Jamo). ➥ The pilgrims who come to their temple on foot are called ‘Jatru’. ➥ He is the only folk deity of Rajasthan who opposed idol worship, which is why footprints (‘Paglye’) are worshipped in his temple. |
| Other Temple | 1. Khundiyas (on the border of Nagaur and Ajmer districts), Nagaur District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple is called the “Mini Ramdevra of Rajasthan.” 2. Junagadh (Gujarat) ➥ This temple is called the “Mini Ramdevra of India.” 3. Pokhran, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) 4. Masuriya Hill, Jodhpur District (Rajasthan) 5. Haldina, Alwar District (Rajasthan) 6. Birantiya Khurd, Pali District (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 From Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya to Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. ➥ This fair is the largest fair promoting communal harmony in Rajasthan. ➥ The second largest fair promoting communal harmony in Rajasthan is that of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. ➥ The Terah Taali dance is the main attraction of this fair, performed by women of the Kamad caste/Kamadiya community. |
| Personality traits | 1. Poet 2. Protector of the people 3. Leprosy Preventive God (He cured leprosy). 4. Liberator of the untouchables (Achhootoddhaarak) 5. Promoter of communal harmony (goodwill) |
| Spiritual Teachings | 1. He opposed idol worship and pilgrimages. 2. He believed that God resides in every living being. 3. He emphasized the importance of chanting God’s name, karma, satsang (spiritual gathering), and the role of the guru. 4. He taught that humans should renounce their illusions and ego. |
| Features | 𑇐 He expelled a moneylender named Bhairav from Pokhran (Jaisalmer). 𑇐 He founded the city of Runicha (Pokhran, Jaisalmer). 𑇐 He established the Kamadiya sect to promote communal harmony. 𑇐 He also launched a purification movement (Shuddhi Movement). 𑇐 He constructed the Ram Sarovar lake in Runicha, which was later renovated by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. 𑇐 Through his miraculous powers, he created the ‘Parcha Baori’ (stepwell) on the banks of Ram Sarovar in Runicha (Ramdevra). 𑇐 He performed a miracle for the five Pirs of Mecca at a place called Panch Pipli, which is known as a ‘Parcha’. 𑇐 The miracles performed by folk deities are called ‘Parcha’. |
2. Gogaji
| Full Name | Gogaji Chauhan |
| Other Name | 𑇐 God of Cows 𑇐 God of Snakes (Snake Protector God) |
| Birth Place | Dadrewa, Churu District (Rajasthan) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Gotra | Chauhan |
| Father | Jewar Singh |
| Mother | Bachhal De |
| Wife | Kelam De/Menalde |
| Guru | Gorakhnath Ji |
| Title | 𑇐 Mahmud Ghaznavi gave him the title of ‘Zahir/Zahar Peer’ (God incarnate). 𑇐 People of Muslim religion worship him as Zahar Peer. |
| Flag | White |
| Mare | Blue Mare (Neeli Ghodi) |
| Main musical instruments | Deru |
| Temple | 𑇐 Their temples are built under Khejri trees. (Khejri trees in every village, Goga in every village/Gaanv-gaanv khejadee, Gaanv-gaanv goga) 𑇐 Their temples are called Medi. |
| Other Temple | 1. Dadrewa, Churu District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple is called Shirmedi because his head fell here after being severed. 2. Gogamedi, Hanumangarh District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple is called Dhurmedi because his torso fell here after being severed. ➥ This temple was built by Firoz Shah Tughlaq. ➥ This temple is built in the style of a mausoleum (Tomb Style). ➥ The words ‘Allah Bismillah’ are inscribed in this temple. ➥ The current form of this temple was constructed by Ganga Singh. 3. Khileriyon ki Dhani, Sanchore, Jalore District (Rajasthan) ➥ His shrine is located here, which was built by Rajaram Kumhar. |
| Fair | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Krishna Navami ➥ This fair is held at the temple located in Gogamedi (Hanumangarh). ➥ Farmers take Gogarakhi from this fair, which they tie to their plough (Hal) and ploughman (Haalee). |
| Related Books | 𑇐 Gogaji Ra Rasavala ➥ This book about Gogaji was written by Bithu Mehaji (poet Meh). |
| Features | 𑇐 He was the king of Dadrewa (Churu). 𑇐 His cousins, Arjan and Sarjan, had invited Mahmud Ghaznavi to wage war against him. 𑇐 He fought against Mahmud Ghaznavi to protect the cows. 𑇐 He attained martyrdom while fighting against Arjan and Sarjan to protect the cows. |
3. PabuJi
| Full Name | Pabuji Rathore |
| Other Name | 𑇐 Camel Protector Deity 𑇐 Plague Protector Deity |
| Birth Place | 𑇐 Kolumand/Kolu Village, Phalodi District (Rajasthan) 𑇐 According to Ashiya Modji, he was born in Juna village (Barmer).) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Gotra | Rathore |
| Father | 𑇐 Dhandhal Ji ➥ His elder brother was Rao Dhuhad (Marwar). ➥ His father was Rao Asthan. ➥ His grandfather was Rao Siha (the progenitor of the Rathores of Jodhpur). |
| Mother | 𑇐 Kamalade ➥ According to popular belief, Pabuji was born from the womb of an Apsara (celestial nymph). After the Apsara returned to heaven, Queen Kamalade raised Pabuji as her own son. |
| Wife | 𑇐 Phoolmade/Supyar De/Supiyarde ➥ She was the princess (daughter) of Raja Surajmal Sodha of Amarkot. |
| Elder Brother | Boodhojee |
| Nephew | Jharada Ji/ Rupnath (Folk Deity) |
| Brother-in-law | 𑇐 Jindraj Khichi ➥ He was the king of Jayal (Nagaur). |
| Incarnation (Avatar) | They are considered to be an incarnation of Lakshmana. |
| Folk song | 𑇐 Their songs are called ‘Pabuji ke Pavade’. 𑇐 Pabuji’s Pavade (heroic ballads/folk tales/hymns) are sung with the ‘Mat/Math’ musical instrument. |
| Phad | 𑇐 Their phad (painted scroll) is the most popular phad in Rajasthan. 𑇐 The Bhopa (priests) of the Bhil community sing their phad accompanied by the Ravanahatha musical instrument. 𑇐 Their phad is recited when a camel falls ill, and once the camel recovers, the phad is tied up by the Bhopas of the Nayak community, again accompanied by the Ravanahatha instrument. |
| Mare | Kesar Kalmi (the mare of a Charan woman named Deval) |
| Companions | 1. Chanda 2. Dama ➥ Chanda and Dama were two Bhil brothers. 3. Harmal 4. Sawant |
| Fair | 𑇐 Chaitra Amavasya ➥ This fair is held in Kolumand (Phalodi). |
| Related Books | 1. Pabuji Prakash (Author – Ashiya Modji) ➥ This text contains the biography of Pabuji. 2. Pabuji Ra Duha (Author – Laghraj) 3. Pabuji Ra Chhand (Author – Bithu Mehaji) 4. Pabuji Ra Rupak (Author – Motisar Bagtawar) 5. Pabuji Ra Soratha (Author – Ramnath) 6. Pabuji Ra Geet (Author – Bankidas) |
| Personality traits | 1. Cow Protector God 2. Bravery 3. Camel Protector God 4. Sacrifice 5. Plague Protector God 6. Commitment 7. Rescuer of the Untouchables 8. Protector of the Refugee 9. God of Haad-Phaad 10. A left-leaning pog is a characteristic of Pabuji. |
| Features | 𑇐 He is credited with introducing camels to Marwar for the first time. 𑇐 The camel-herding communities (Raika/Rebari/Dewasi) consider him their principal deity (Beloved deity). 𑇐 He is also the Beloved deity of the Thori and Bhil communities. 𑇐 He provided refuge (protection) to seven brothers of the Thori community from Gujarat. 𑇐 The Thori community sings his praises accompanied by the Sarangi musical instrument, which is called ‘Pabuji Ri Vachanika’. 𑇐 He returned from his wedding after only three rounds of the marriage ceremony to protect the cows of a Charan woman named Deval (Deval Charani). 𑇐 He attained martyrdom in Dechu village (Jodhpur) while fighting against his brother-in-law, Jindrav Khinchi, to protect the cows. |
4. Mehaji Mangalia
| Other Name | Cow protector deity |
| Father | Keetu Karnot/ Gopalraj |
| Mother | Mayard De |
| Horse | Kirad Kabra |
| Main Temple | Bapini/Bapni, Phalodi District (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Krishna Janmashtami ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
| Features | 𑇐 He was a contemporary of King Rao Chunda of Marwar and Rana Rupada Pratihar of Mandore. 𑇐 The lineage of their priests (Bhopas) does not increase. 𑇐 Their priests (Bhopas) carry forward the lineage by adopting children. 𑇐 He attained martyrdom while fighting against Ranagdev Bhati of Jaisalmer to protect the cows of a Gurjar woman named Pana/Heku. |
5. Hadbu Ji Sankhala
| Birth Place | Bhundel/Bhundol Village, Nagaur District (Rajasthan) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Gotra | Sankhla |
| Father | Mehraji Sankhla (Mehaji) |
| Mother | Sobhagde |
| Cousin | Ramdevji (Folk Deity) |
| Guru | Balinath Ji |
| Vehicle | Jackal |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Bengti Village, Phalodi District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Maharaja Ajit Singh of Jodhpur. ➥ His bullock cart is worshipped in this temple, as he used to bring fodder for disabled cows in his bullock cart. |
| Features | 𑇐 After his father’s death, he went to live in Harbhamjal (Jodhpur). 𑇐 He was a scholar of augury/divination (a fortune teller). 𑇐 He presented his dagger to Rao Jodha and blessed him with victory in conquering Mandore. 𑇐 With his blessings, Rao Jodha became king. 𑇐 After conquering Mandore, Rao Jodha gave him the village of Bengti (Phalodi). 𑇐 He served old and disabled cows in the village of Bengti (Phalodi). 𑇐 He was a contemporary of Rao Jodha. |
Other Folk Deities
| S. No. | Folk Deity | Birth Place | Main Temple | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tejaji | Kharnal village (Nagaur) | Parbatsar (Didwana-Kuchaman) | Bhadrapada Shukla Dashami |
| 2 | Devnarayan Ji | Malaseri, Asind (Bhilwara) | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Shashti and Saptami 𑇐 Magha Shukla Saptami | |
| 3 | Mallinath Ji | Tilwara Village, Pachpadra Tehsil (Balotra) | Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi to Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi | |
| 4 | Tallinath Ji | Panchota/Panchaut Hill (Jalore) | ||
| 5 | Bigga Ji/ Veer Baggaji | Ridi (Bikaner) | ||
| 6 | Hariram J | Jhorada village (Nagaur) | Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami (Rishi Panchami) | |
| 7 | Kesariya Kunwar Ji | |||
| 8 | Jharda Ji | |||
| 9 | Junjhar Ji | Syalodada village, Neem ka Thana (Sikar) | Ram Navami | |
| 10 | Mamadev | |||
| 11 | Alam Ji | Dhorimanna (Alamji ka Dhour) (Barmer) | Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya (Babe Ri Beej) | |
| 12 | Khetla Ji | Sonana (Pali) | Chaitra Shukla Ekam | |
| 13 | Doong Ji-Jawahar Ji | |||
| 14 | Veer Fatta Ji | Santhu (Jalore) | Bhadrapada Shukla Navami | |
| 15 | Dev Baba | Nangla Jahaj (Bharatpur) | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami (Rishi Panchami) 𑇐 Chaitra Shukla Panchami | |
| 16 | Kallaji Rathore | Sabhiyana village, Merta City (Nagaur) | ||
| 17 | Khetarpal Ji | |||
| 18 | Bhuriya Baba | |||
| 19 | Bhomia Baba | |||
| 20 | Hariman Baba | Chokarwada (Bharatpur) | ||
| 21 | Om Banna Ji | Pali | ||
| 22 | Dashrath Meghwal Ji | Deshnok (Bikaner) | ||
| 23 | Fatta Ji | Santhu village (Jalore) | Santhu village (Jalore) | |
| 24 | Panraj Ji | Naya Gaon, Panrajsar (Jaisalmer) | Naya Gaon, Panrajsar (Jaisalmer) | |
| 25 | Pattar Ji | |||
| 26 | Eulogy | Marwar |
1. Tejaji
| Other Name | 𑇐 God of cows 𑇐 God of snakes (snake protector deity) 𑇐 Deity beneficial to agriculture (God of Kala-Bala) ➥ Kala-Bala is the name of a disease. 𑇐 God of Nadu disease |
| Birth Place | 𑇐 Kharnal village, Nagaur District (Rajasthan) 𑇐 He was born into a Jat family. |
| Workplace | Bansi Dugari, Bundi |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Jat |
| Gotra | Dhauliya or Dholya |
| Father | TahadJi |
| Mother | Ramkunwari |
| Wife | 𑇐 Pemalde ➥ She was from Paner (Ajmer). |
| Sister | 𑇐 Rajal Bai ➥ She is a folk goddess. ➥ She is also known as Bungri Mata. ➥ Her temple is located in Kharnal, Nagaur district (Rajasthan). |
| Mare | 𑇐 Leelan/Singari ➥ A train named ‘Leelan Express’ runs between Jaipur and Ajmer in Rajasthan, named after this mare. |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Parbatsar, Didwana-Kuchaman district (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built during the reign of Maharaja Abhay Singh of Jodhpur. |
| Other Temple | 1. Saindaria, Beawar District (Rajasthan) ➥ He was bitten by a snake in this village. 2. Sursura Village, Ajmer District (Rajasthan) ➥ He died from a snake bite in this village. 3. Bhanwta, Ajmer District (Rajasthan) 4. Paner, Ajmer District (Rajasthan) 5. Kharnal, Nagaur District (Rajasthan) 6. Basi Dugari, Bundi District (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Dashami ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
| Related Books | 1. Junjhar Teja (Author : Lajjaram Mehta) 2. Tejaji Ra Byavla (Author : Banshidhar Sharma) |
| Features | 𑇐 While he was going to Paner (Ajmer) to bring his wife, he was injured in Surasura village (Ajmer) while protecting the cows of a Gurjar woman named Lacha from invaders of the Mer community. 𑇐 The news of his death was conveyed by his mare, Leelan. 𑇐 His wife committed Sati (self-immolation) with him upon his death. 𑇐 His priests (Bhopa) are called ‘Ghodla’. 𑇐 He is worshipped as a snake-protecting deity. 𑇐 In 2010-11, the Government of Rajasthan issued a postage stamp in his honor. 𑇐 Farmers sing his songs while plowing their fields; these songs are called Teja Ter/Teja Geet. |
2. Devnarayan Ji
| Childhood Name | Uday Singh |
| Other Name | 𑇐 God of Medicine 𑇐 Father of the State Revolution |
| Birth Place | 𑇐 Malaseri, Asind, Bhilwara district (Rajasthan) 𑇐 He was born into a Bagdawat (Gurjar) family. |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Gurjar |
| Gotra | Bagdawat |
| Father | 𑇐 Sawai Bhoj ➥ He was killed while fighting against the king of Bhinai. |
| Mother | Sedhu/Sed Khatani |
| Wife | 𑇐 Pipalde ➥ She was the princess (daughter) of King Jaisingh Parmar of Dhar. |
| Incarnation (Avatar) | Lord Vishnu |
| Phad | 𑇐 Their phad (painted scroll) is the longest phad in Rajasthan. 𑇐 Their phad is sung or recited by the Gurjar Bhopas accompanied by the ‘Jantar’ musical instrument. 𑇐 A 5-rupee postage stamp was issued in 1992 depicting their phad. |
| Horse | Lilagar |
| Temple | 1. Malaseri, Asind, Bhilwara District (Rajasthan) 2. Devmali, Beawar District (Rajasthan) 3. Devdham, Jodhpuriya, Tonk District (Rajasthan) 4. Devdungri, Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Rana Sanga. |
| Fair | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Shashti and Saptami 𑇐 Magha Shukla Saptami |
| Related Books | Bagdawat (Author : Lakshmi Kumari Chundawat) |
| Features | 𑇐 His childhood was spent in Dewas (Madhya Pradesh). In his temple, bricks are worshipped instead of an idol. 𑇐 Buttermilk and rabri (a sweet dish made with milk) are offered at his temple, which is why people of the Gurjar community do not trade in milk on the sixth day of the bright half of the month of Bhadrapada. 𑇐 Leaves of the neem tree are also offered at his temple, which is why people of the Gurjar community do not burn neem wood. 𑇐 He is the beloved deity of the Gurjar community. 𑇐 People of the Gurjar community do not take false oaths in his name. 𑇐 In 2010-11, the Rajasthan government issued a postage stamp in his honor. 𑇐 He protected cows by killing the king of Bhinai (Ajmer) in battle and avenged his father’s murder. |
Note
| S. No. | Area | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jodhpur | Jodhpur | Rajasthan |
| 2 | Jodhpura | Jaipur | Rajasthan |
| 3 | Jodhpuriya | Tonk | Rajasthan |
3. Mallinath Ji
| Wife | 𑇐 Rani Rupade ➥ She is a folk goddess. ➥ She is called the Goddess of Rain. ➥ Her temple is located in Nakoda village, Sindhari tehsil, Balotra district (Rajasthan). |
| Guru | Ugam Singh Bhati/ Ugmasi Bhati |
| Main Temple | Luni River, Tilwara Village, Pachpadra Tehsil, Balotra District (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi to Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi (15 days) (starts the day after Holi) ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. ➥ This is a cattle fair, where mainly Malani breed animals are bought and sold. ➥ This is the oldest cattle fair in Rajasthan. ➥ This fair was started during the reign of Motaraja Udai Singh. |
| Features | 𑇐 He was the Rathore king of Marwar. 𑇐 His capital was Mewanagar. 𑇐 He defeated 13 military units of Nizamuddin, the governor of Malwa (Madhya Pradesh). 𑇐 Nizamuddin was the governor of Delhi Sultan Firoz Shah Tughlaq. 𑇐 He was a miraculous and prophetic person. 𑇐 He organized Hari Kirtan in Marwar in 1399 AD. 𑇐 He became a saint under the influence of his queen Rupade. 𑇐 He founded the Kunda sect. 𑇐 Along with his wife, he tried to eradicate untouchability and discrimination in society. 𑇐 The Barmer region was named Malani/Malani after him. |
4. Tallinath Ji
| Real Name | Gogadev/Gogdev Rathore |
| Other Name | 𑇐 Oran’s Deity ➥ The land left around the temple where cutting down trees and plants is prohibited is called Oran. |
| Tapobhumi | Sire Temple, Jalore District (Rajasthan) |
| Father | Veeramdev |
| Elder Brother | Rao Chunda (Marwar) |
| Guru | Jalandhar Nath |
| Main Temple | Panchota/Panchaut Hill, Jalore District (Rajasthan) |
| Related Books | Veermayan (Author : Badar Dhadhi) |
| Features | 𑇐 He was the feudal lord/Saamant (thikanedar) of Shergarh (Jodhpur). 𑇐 He avenged the murder of his father from the Jois. 𑇐 If a person is bitten by a poisonous insect, they are taken to his temple (Than). 𑇐 He was a nature-loving deity, hence even today green trees are not cut at his place. |
5. Bigga Ji/ Veer Baggaji
| Father | Mahan Ji |
| Mother | Sultani |
| Main Temple | Ridi, Bikaner district (Rajasthan) |
| Features | 𑇐 He attained martyrdom while protecting cows. 𑇐 He is the family deity (Kul Devata) of the Jakhar community. |
6. Hariram Ji
| Other Name | Snake Protector Deity |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Jhorda village, Nagaur district (Rajasthan) ➥ A snake hole is worshipped in their temple. |
| Fair | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami (Rishi Panchami) ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
| Features | He is worshipped as the snake protector deity. |
7. Kesariya Kunwar Ji
| Other Name | God of snakes (Snake Protector Deity) |
| Father | Gogaji (Folk Deity) |
| Flag | White |
| Mare | Blue Mare (Neelee Ghodee) |
| Features | 𑇐 His shrine (Than) is located under the Khejri tree. 𑇐 He is worshipped as the protector of snakes. |
8. Jharda Ji
| Other Name | 𑇐 Rupnath 𑇐 Balaknath (called in Himachal Pradesh) |
| Father | 𑇐 Budhoji ➥ He was Pabuji’s elder brother. |
| Uncle | Pabuji (Folk Deity) |
| Temple | 1. Kolumand, Phalodi District (Rajasthan) 2. Simbhudada, Bikaner District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | 𑇐 He avenged the murders of his father and uncle by killing Jindrao Khinchi, the king of Jayal (Nagaur). 𑇐 He is worshipped as Balaknath in Himachal Pradesh. |
9. Junjhar Ji
| Birth Place | Imloha, Neem Ka Thana, Sikar District (Rajasthan) |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Syalodada village, Neem ka Thana, Sikar district (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple houses idols of him, his wife, and his three brothers. The idols of him and his wife are depicted as a bride and groom. |
| Fair | 𑇐 Ram Navami ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
| Features | He attained martyrdom while protecting cows in Syalodra village. |
10. Mamadev
| Other Name | God of Rain |
| Temple | 𑇐 They do not have any temples; instead, their torana (gateway) is worshipped at a shrine (than) outside the village. 𑇐 Their torana is made of wood. 𑇐 Their shrines (than) are found in southern Rajasthan. |
| Features | To appease them, a buffalo (Bhainsa) is sacrificed. |
11. Alam Ji
| Other Name | 𑇐 Horse Protector God 𑇐 Cow Protector God |
| Main Temple | Dhorimanna (Alamji ka Dhour), Barmer district (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitiya (Babe Ri Beej) ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
| Features | He belonged to the Jaitmalot branch of the Rathore dynasty. |
12. Khetla Ji
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Sonana, Pali District (Rajasthan) ➥ Children who stutter are treated at this temple. |
| Fair | 𑇐 Chaitra Shukla Ekam ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
13. Doong Ji-Jawahar Ji
| Main Companions | 1. Lohat Ji Jat/Lothu Ji Nitharwal 2. Karna Ji Meena 3. Balu Ji Nai 4. Sankhu Ji Lohar |
| Features | 𑇐 Dungji and Jawaharji were uncle and nephew. 𑇐 Dungji was the feudal lord of Bathoth village (Sikar). 𑇐 Jawaharji was the feudal lord of Patoda village (Sikar). 𑇐 Over time, both of them became dacoits. 𑇐 They used to rob the rich and distribute their wealth among the poor. 𑇐 They looted the British Agra Jail and Nasirabad Cantonment (Ajmer). 𑇐 They fought with the armies of Jodhpur and Bikaner. 𑇐 Maharaja Takhat Singh of Jodhpur arrested Dungji and kept him in Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur. 𑇐 Maharaja Ratan Singh of Bikaner arrested Jawaharji and kept him in Junagadh Fort of Bikaner. 𑇐 Both of them were present during the 1857 revolution. |
14. Veer Fatta Ji
| Main Temple | Santhu, Jalore district (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Bhadrapada Shukla Navami ➥ This fair is held at their main temple. |
| Features | He attained martyrdom while fighting to protect cows. |
15. Dev Baba
| Main Temple | Nangla Jahaj, Bharatpur District (Rajasthan) |
| Vehicle | Buffalo (Bhainsa/Pada) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Their fair is held twice a year: 1. Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami (Rishi Panchami) 2. Chaitra Shukla Panchami ➥ These fairs are held at their main temple. |
| Features | 𑇐 He was a veterinarian. 𑇐 To appease him, seven cowherds had to be fed. |
16. Kallaji Rathore
| Other Name | 1. Folk deity with four hands 2. Two-headed folk deity 3. Mewar Mani Bhushan |
| Birth Place | Sabhiyana village, Merta City, Nagaur district (Rajasthan) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Gotra | Rathore |
| Father | Achalsingh |
| Mother | Shweta Kanwar |
| Wife | Krishna Kanwar |
| Incarnation (Avatar) | Sheshnag’s |
| Chhatri | Bhairavpol, Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan) |
| Temple | 1. Samaliya, Dungarpur district (Rajasthan) 2. Narela, Chittorgarh district (Rajasthan) |
| Features | 𑇐 He is associated with the third Saka of Mewar. 𑇐 Opium and saffron are offered as Prasad in his temple. |
17. Khetarpal Ji
| Other Name | God of border security |
| Features | On the occasion of the wedding, the ceremonial threads (Kankan-Dora) are tied in their names. |
18. Bhuriya Baba
| Temple | 1. Pratapgarh 2. Pali 3. Sirohi |
| Features | 𑇐 He is the beloved deity of the Meena community. 𑇐 The Meena people do not swear false oaths in his name. 𑇐 He is considered a symbol of bravery. |
19. Bhomia Baba
| Other Name | Land Protector Deity |
20. Hariman Baba
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Chokarwada, Bharatpur district (Rajasthan) ➥ Snakebites are treated at this temple. |
21. Om Banna Ji
| Other Name | 𑇐 God with a Bullet 𑇐 God of Traffic Safety |
| Main Temple | Pali District (Rajasthan) |
22. Dashrath Meghwal Ji
| Guru | Karni Mata (Folk Goddess) |
| Main Temple | Deshnok, Bikaner |
23. Fatta Ji
| Other Name | Cow Protector God |
| Birth Place | Santhu village, Jalore district (Rajasthan) |
| Main Temple | Santhu village, Jalore district (Rajasthan) |
24. Panraj Ji
| Other Name | Cow Protector God |
| Birth Place | Naya Gaon, Panrajsar, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) |
| Main Temple | Naya Gaon, Panrajsar, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) |
25. Pattar Ji
| Features | The offerings to ancestors are offered on Amavasya. |
31. Eulogy
| Other Name | 𑇐 God of mischief (Chhedchhad Ka Devta) 𑇐 God of newlyweds |
| Main Temple | Marwar |
| Features | On the day of Dhulandi, processions of these deities are taken out in Jalore and Barmer. |