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'''Gusainji Maharaj''' is a revered figure among both [[Hindus]] and Muslims.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=rajasthaninformation |title=Gosai Baba Ka Mandir गोसाई बाबा का मंदिर - PuraniHistory |url=https://puranihistory.com/gosai-baba-ka-mandir/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> One of the prominent temples dedicated to him is situated in [[Junjala]] village of [[Nagaur district]] in the Indian state of [[Rajasthan]]. Gusainji holds a special place in Hindu beliefs, he is also venerated by [[Muslims]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=जोशी 'शतायु' |first=अनिरुद्ध |title=जुंजाला धाम एक चमत्कारिक स्थान, जानकर रह जाएंगे हैरान {{!}} Junjala Gusainji Mharaj in Rajasthan |url=https://hindi.webdunia.com/religious-journey-articles/junjala-gusainji-mharaj-in-rajasthan-115070300050_1.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=hindi.webdunia.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":0" />


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== Legend ==
| type = Hindu
According to legend, during the [[Vamana]] avatar, a manifestation of God in Hindu mythology, the first step was taken in [[Mecca and Medina]], which  became significant locations for Muslim worship and the annual [[Hajj]] pilgrimage.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=नाथ |first=प्रहलाद |title=श्री गुसांईजी महाराज के भजन व रचना |pages=5}}</ref> The second step took place in [[Kurukshetra]], where a sacred bathing lake is located.<ref name=":2" /> The third step came near the Ram Sarovar in the village of [[Junjala]], where the temple dedicated to Gusainji Maharaj stands.<ref name=":1" /> This site, known as Tirtha Ram Sarovar, attracts pilgrims. Hindus refer to it as Gusainji Maharaj, while Muslims know it as Baba Kadam Rasool.<ref name=":2" />
| name = Gusainji Maharaj
| other_names = Baba Kadam Rasool
| god_of = [[Vamana]]
| deity_of = [[Hindu]]
| affiliation = [[Deva (Hinduism)|Deva]], [[Avatar]] of [[Vamana]]
| image = Vaman.jpg
| caption = Vamana, an [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]] pushes [[Mahabali]] down to [[Patala]] with his feet, painting by [[Raja Ravi Varma]].
| abode = [[Junjala]], [[Nagaur]] ([[Rajasthan]], India)
}}


'''Gusainji Maharaj''' is a revered figure among both [[Hindus]] and Muslims.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=rajasthaninformation |title=Gosai Baba Ka Mandir गोसाई बाबा का मंदिर - PuraniHistory |url=https://puranihistory.com/gosai-baba-ka-mandir/ |access-date=2023-09-05 |language=en-US}}</ref> One of the prominent temples dedicated to him is situated in the [[Junjala]] village of the [[Nagaur district]]. It is noteworthy that while Gusainji holds a special place in Hindu beliefs, he is also venerated by [[Muslims]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=जोशी 'शतायु' |first=अनिरुद्ध |title=जुंजाला धाम एक चमत्कारिक स्थान, जानकर रह जाएंगे हैरान {{!}} Junjala Gusainji Mharaj in Rajasthan |url=https://hindi.webdunia.com/religious-journey-articles/junjala-gusainji-mharaj-in-rajasthan-115070300050_1.html |access-date=2023-09-05 |website=hindi.webdunia.com |language=hi}}</ref><ref name=":0" />
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== Mythological belief ==
According to legend, during the [[Vamana]] avatar, a manifestation of God in Hindu mythology, the first step was purportedly taken in [[Mecca and Medina]], which are now significant locations for Muslim worship and the annual Hajj pilgrimage.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=नाथ |first=प्रहलाद |title=श्री गुसांईजी महाराज के भजन व रचना |pages=5}}</ref> The second step was said to have been placed in [[Kurukshetra]], where a sacred bathing lake is now located.<ref name=":2" /> The third step was believed to have been taken near the Ram Sarovar in the village of [[Junjala]], where the temple dedicated to Gusainji Maharaj stands today.<ref name=":1" /> This site, known as Tirtha Ram Sarovar, attracts people from both Hindu and Muslim faiths. Hindus refer to it as Gusainji Maharaj, while Muslims know it as Baba Kadam Rasool.<ref name=":2" />


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Gusainji Maharaj is a revered figure among both Hindus and Muslims.[1] One of the prominent temples dedicated to him is situated in Junjala village of Nagaur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Gusainji holds a special place in Hindu beliefs, he is also venerated by Muslims.[2][1]

Legend[edit | edit source]

According to legend, during the Vamana avatar, a manifestation of God in Hindu mythology, the first step was taken in Mecca and Medina, which became significant locations for Muslim worship and the annual Hajj pilgrimage.[1][3] The second step took place in Kurukshetra, where a sacred bathing lake is located.[3] The third step came near the Ram Sarovar in the village of Junjala, where the temple dedicated to Gusainji Maharaj stands.[2] This site, known as Tirtha Ram Sarovar, attracts pilgrims. Hindus refer to it as Gusainji Maharaj, while Muslims know it as Baba Kadam Rasool.[3]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 rajasthaninformation. "Gosai Baba Ka Mandir गोसाई बाबा का मंदिर - PuraniHistory". Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 जोशी 'शतायु', अनिरुद्ध. "जुंजाला धाम एक चमत्कारिक स्थान, जानकर रह जाएंगे हैरान | Junjala Gusainji Mharaj in Rajasthan". hindi.webdunia.com (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2023-09-05.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 नाथ, प्रहलाद. श्री गुसांईजी महाराज के भजन व रचना. p. 5.


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