Historical background: It is a known fact that Banjaras lived originaly in Rajasthan, mainly Mewad and Chithorgad areas. They were the followers of Prithviraj Chavan, a welknown name in history. After Prithviraj Chavan banjaras followed Rana Prathap of Chithorgad. They were supplying provisions and arms to the armies of these historical leaders. Some were in…
Life of Santh Sri Sevelal Maharaj: Gollaiadoddi is in Guthi (Gooty) taluk (Mandal) of Ananthapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Guthi and Guntakal railway stations are situated 10 kms and 20 kms respectively on the state highway of Andhra Pradesh. Ramji Naik’s thanda, when deserted by the end of 18th century, the local population built a…
They were received with all courtesies and according to customs. The engagement function as arranged as per the castoms of banjaras. As per our customs Ramji Naik paid Rs. 80/- towards the Karar (agreement of marraige) and fixed the date of marriage Goram Naik treated the guests lavishly. Ramji Naik and his followers were very…
He used to forget his surroundings once he started worship and meditation. He used to take bath in kalo-kundo, worship Sri Mariamma and then mount his white horse (Tholaram) and used to go to worship Sri Chennakesava (Lord Shiva) on the top of Chandrayana gutta (hill) nearby Ramji Naik’s thanda and grazed catties in Jhumri…
On the way to Shimoga, Bhima Naik and his group stayed at Surgondanakoppa (Surkhand). At this place facilities for grazing the cattle, water and area for their settlement of 360 families were available. Hence they stayed at this place longer than other place Temples of Sevabhaya and Sri Mariamma are now being constructed on the…
Kalyan Naik informs that a battle took place between the soldiers and the followers of Sevabhaya and they defeated the soldiers of Maharaja by the blessings of Sri Mariamma (battle of water or Panika ladai). Kalyan Naik further states that the piece of information is recorded and is availabe in the library of Maharaja of…
In a second incident, there was breakdown of an epidemic (cholera) in the vicinty of Hyderabad city. Surprisingly there was no epidemic around banjara hill where Sevabhaya was staying. When the Nizam heard this miraculous news he told his soldiers to request Sevabhaya to come and meet him. On his meeting the Nizam requested Sevabhaya…
Sevabhaya and his companion Dharmasoth were Taking bath in the river. Gold chain worn by Dharmasoth was lost in the river. Sevabhaya prayed Sri Jagadamba and by her grace they retrieved the gold chain (Harilal Pawar). Another incident is mentiond in the Penaganga ghats. Sevabhaya, accompanied by Dharmasoth and Ramachandra were travelling in the area….
During this period of their journey, a conference of Banjara was held in Bahadur Banda Fort. In the conference many leaders of Banajaras, including Nanusad Kheralia from Karnataka, Verasi Viswanath Naik, Bhav Singh Naik from Maharashtra (Bavan Banda), Shamu Sad from Telangan (AP) who was Sri Balaji’s devotee and the leaders spoke in the conference….
It is mentioned that from Nasik, Sevabhaya and his group went to North India for trade. According to many authors Sevabhaya and his group did not go to North India. In fact Sevabhaya and his group never crossed Vindhya Mountain Ranges. Further, I would like to mention that I have attended many conferences, of banjaras…
