Deola Dada Pilania | |
|---|---|
| Born | Pilani (1611) |
| Died | Jhojhu Kalan (1643) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Website | https://www.jatland.com/home/Deola_Dada |
Deola Dada Pilania (1611–1643 AD) was a respected folk deity and warrior of the Pilania clan. He is remembered for sacrificing his life while protecting cows at Jhojhu Kalan in present-day Haryana. Born in Pilani, he was the son of Ram Singh Pilania and Rajkor Pilania. Today, he is worshipped as a folk deity for his bravery and devotion.[1]
History[edit source]
Folk deity Deola Dada Deola Dada (1611-1643)
Father's Name Ram Singh Pilania
Mother's Name - Raj Kaur
Birthplace - Pilani (1611)
Place of death - Jhojhu Kalan (1643)
Age – 32 years
Vansh - Pilania
There is also a temple of his in Jhojhu Kalan .
Folk deity: Deola Dada is the folk deity of the Pilaniya clan.
Deola Dada's mare: Deola Dada's mare was named Rampyari. This mare was given to Deola Dada by his father. It was white in color.[2]
The folk deity of the Pilaniya clan is Deola Dada, who, along with his brothers, died while protecting the cows of Lilavati from butchers.[3]
One day, Deola Dada went to his brother-in-law, Chhajju Ram, to visit him in his village. While returning to their village, they saw some butchers forcibly taking away the cows of a Gujri woman, Lilavati. Undeterred, Deola Dada opposed the butchers and fought them to free Lilavati's cows. During the struggle, Deola Dada displayed remarkable bravery and courage while protecting the cows. He attained martyrdom while saving them. His sacrifice has made him an immortal symbol of cow protection, remembered with reverence and respect even today.[4]
Names of Deola Dada's brothers -
- Veer Pratap Pilania
- Veer Uday Pilania
- Veer Ratan Pilania
He, along with his elder brother Deola Dada, attained martyrdom while protecting the cows of Lilavati from the butchers
References[edit source]
- ↑ Deola Dada Pilania - Jatland Wiki www.jatlandwiki.com
- ↑ Deola Dada Pilania - Jatland Wiki www.jatlandwiki.com
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- ↑ Deola Dada Pilania - Jatland Wiki www.jatlandwiki.com