Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Ramdev Ji.

• Chaubis Vaniya was written by Ramdev Ji.

Key Points

• Ramdev Ji:
  • Born - Undukasmer, Barmer on bhadrapad shukla dwitiya (baberi beej) in 1352 AD.
  • Father-  Thakur Ajmal
  • Mother- Mainade
  • Wife-   Naitalde
  • Master- Balinath Ji
  • He was contemporary to Mallinath Ji.
  • He killed demon Bhairav in his childhood.
  • He is also known as Communal harmony's folk god/ Peer's peer/ Runecha ra Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His life's miracle event is known as 'Parcha'.
  • His religious place flag is known as 'Neja'.
  • His riding vehicle was a blue horse.
  • His symbol- Paglya.
  • His Than was established under the Kadam tree.
  • His temple is known as Devra.
  • He was the only folk god who was a poet.
  • Chaubis Vaniya was written by him.
  • Dali bai was his god sister.
  • Sugna bai was his real sister
  • Ramdev Ji's phad is read by Byawale bhakts in Bikaner and Jaisalmer
  • He took mausoleum in Ramsarovar ki Pal.

Additional Information

• Teja Ji:
  •  He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse'ss name was leelan (singari).
  • His major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
•  Pabu Ji-
  • He is known as camels god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • His temple is situated in Kolumand, Jodhpur.
  • His horse's name was kesar kalmi
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • His horse's name was Goga Bapa.
  • Sheershmedi is related to him, where his Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • It is situated in Nohar, Hanumangarh.

The correct answer is Pabu Ji.

Key Points

• Pabu Ji-
  • Born - 1239 AD, in Rathore dynasty.
  • Father - Dhandhal Ji Rathore
  • Mother - Kamla De
  • Wife - Phulam De
  • Horse - Kesar Kalami.
  • He is known as camel's god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • Rawanhattha instrument is used for reading Pabu Ji's Phad.
  • Pabu Prakash written by Asiya Mod Ji gives information about Pabu Ji's life.
  • His followers take three and a half turns on the occasion of marriage.
  • His temple is situated in kolumand, Jodhpur.
  • On Chaitra Amavasya, a fair is organized there.

Additional Information

• Ramdev Ji-
  • He was contemporary to Mallinath Ji.
  • He killed demon Bhairav in his childhood.
  • He is also known as Communal harmony's folk god/ Peer's peer/ Runecha a Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• Teja Ji-
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • His major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • Sheershmedi is related to him, where his Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • It is situated in Nohar, Hanumangarh.

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Kartik.

• Kapil Muni fair is held in Kolayat in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• The original name of Kolayat is Kapilayatan which is named after Kapil Rishi. Kapil Muni is believed to have done 'austerity' here for the welfare of mankind.
• Kapil Muni's fair is held on Kartik Purnima in Kolayat. It is the largest fair in Bikaner district.
• There is a lake with 52 ghats which is covered with banyan trees all around. Here a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni is situated on the Kapil Muni Ghat in which a marble statue of this great saint is installed.
• People come here in large numbers to take a holy dip in the Kolayat lake throughout the year to free themselves from sins and salvation. However, bathing in the lake on Kartik Purnima is considered very auspicious. 
• The famous Maharishi Kapil and Kapilayatan lake are also mentioned in the Puranas.
• A religious fair is also organized at this place along with religious events. Buffalo, camels, horses and cattle are sold in this cattle fair. Certificates and prizes are given to the best animal breeders at the fair. 

The correct answer is Udayshahi Pagadi. 

• Udayshahi Pagadi: 
  • It became famous after the king Uday Singh of Mewar.
  • It was prevalent in those times. 

Key Points

• Rajshahi Pagadi:
  • It is prevalent in Jaipur region. 
  • It is made up of red colour lehriya.
  • It is assumed that it was worn only by royalty.  
• Mothde ki Pagadi:
  • It is worn on the occasion of weddings.
• Madil:
  • It is worn on the occasion of Dusshera festival.  

Additional Information

• There is a lot of pagadi's that are prevalent after the Mewar's kings name and tradition they followed. 
• Chabdar is the person who wore Mewar's king their pagadi. 

The correct answer is 1 - (iii), 2 - (ii), 3 - (iv), 4 - (i).

The correct Animal Fair with the associated places are:

Additional Information

• Veer Tejaji:
  • Birthplace - Kharnal (Nagaur) (Born in Jat family)
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.
  • Tejaji's bhopas are called Ghodla.
  • Shri Veer Tejaji Cattle Fair - Parbatsar, Nagaur
• Chandrabhaga:
  • ​Chandrabhaga Fair is held every year in Rajasthan in the city of Jhalarapatan in the month between October and November.
  • The fair is dedicated to the river Chandrabhaga and is considered holy by the people in Rajasthan.
  • Chandrabhaga fair shows a living tradition of Rajasthan.
• Mallinath:
  • ​Mallinath is a folk hero of Rajasthan. He was the eldest son of Rao Salkhaji, the ruler of Mehwanagar in the Barmer District.
  • The Mallinath cattle fair is held every year at Tilwara in the Barmer district.
• Shivratri:
  • Bharatpur, included in the Braj region, was once a major center of Shaivism as well.
  • There is a 2000 years old Shunga period Shivling in Bharatpur, in the Shunga period Shiva was worshiped in the Linga deity.