Friday, June 5, 2009
DADAJI DHUNIWALE
Dada Dhuniwale is remembered amongst the holy saints like the Saibaba of Shirdi, famous saint of Nagpur Baba Taj-ud-din jaj-ul-oulia. Dadaji ( His holiness swami Keshvanandji Maharaj ) was a great wandering saint. Who always sat before the holy fire (called "dhuni" ) so remembered as "Dada Dhuniwale" ( Grandfather in Hindi called "Dada"). He is being worshipped as the incarnation of God Shiva. His exact biography is not available but many myths about him are there in the common. "Dada Darbar" (The Court of Dadaji) is located at his Samadhi (burial) place. Millions of the devotees are there in all parts of India and abroad and on "Guru Purnima" attends the fair at this place. There are about 27 dham (places of worship, prayer and other religious activities) in India in the name of Dadaji. Dhuni (The holy fire ) has been continuously burning at the place since his time. His samadhi is located in the Khandwa city and about 3 KM south to the bus/railway stations.