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…
But the people of Ruigad would not listen. Then, the assembled people of the Samaj came to a compromise. Who ever lifts the doli of body of Sevabhaya may take the body to their place and perform the last rites. First, Ruigad people tried to lift the doli but they were not able to lift…
Miracles of Santh Sri Sevalal Maharaj: Banjaras believe that Santh Sri Sevalal Maharaj is a pawan purusha (man of miracles), saviour, social worker. When banjara society was in difficult position and under pressure from British Sevabhaya through his teachings awakened the banjara society and united them and protected them and ended his life. Miracles are…
Contribution of Sant Sri Sevalal Maharaj to Banjara Community: Banjaras believe that Santh Sri Sevabhaya was a social reformer. He also had divine powers. They respect and worship him. These are evident by their oral stories, songs and dances. He set an example by becoming a tee-totaler and pure vegetarian, there by showing kindness to…
