Hariram

Baba Hariram (1867–1947) was a saint who lived in Jhorda village, Rajasthan. He is widely considered by local people as a 'god of snakes...who cures snake bites'.

Baba hariaram temple at Jhorda.

Birth and early life

A map of Jhorda village showing Hariram temple,old house of Hariram and Mata Dadhimathi temple

He was born at Jhorda village 30 km far from Nagaur city of Rajasthan and developed as a local saint of Jhorda .His father's name was Ramnarayan .He was from Joshi clan of Brahmins.^[1] He was a Vaidh (doctor) who was famous for curing snake bites.He did not discriminate between different castes for treatment.His brother, Mangilal opposed him doing so,later as legend goes after seeing a miracle his brother understood the truth. Later on, Baba hariram's temple was constructed in Jhorda, Rajasthan and his brother Mangilal's temple was also constructed beside his temple.

Devotees and beliefs

Devotees of Baba Hariram are mainly found in Rajasthan, Haryana and southern Punjab. Devotees of Baba Hariram believe that person suffering from snake bite can be cured with blessings of Baba Hariram.

Places of worship

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In Rajasthan, Baba Hariram is worshipped at several places.

• Jhorda, Nagaur District, Rajasthan
• Hudeel, Rajasthan
• Khorandi, Rajasthan
• Karwisar, Bikaner
• Tal Chhapar, Rajasthan
• Ladnun, Rajasthan,
• Ganganagar, Rajasthan
• Didwana, Rajasthan
• Mairwa
• Sunari, Nagaur dist., Rajasthan
• Napasar, Rajasthan
• Anupgarh, Rajasthan
• Hakmabad
• Bhilwara, Rajasthan
• Sadulshahar, Rajasthan
• Sikar, Rajasthan
• Badalwas, Sikar, Rajasthan
• Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Sri Dungargarh, Rajasthan

Fair

Baba Hariram Jhorda s belongings in his house,preserved by devotees.

Every year in the month of Bhadrapad Chaturthy & Panchmi a big annual fair is held here where about 1-2 lac people participate who come from Rajasthan, U.P., Haryana, .

Gallery

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  Baba hariaram temple inside at Jhorda
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  Baba hariram temple gate at Jhorda

References