The legend of Deota Melan or Chatur Mukh in Kotgarh

Source : THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY VOL-54 (1925)Author: EDWARDES ,C.I.E,BOMBAY Deota Melan or Chatur Mukh in Kotgarh – The Deota is believed to be one of the most powerful gods in these hills. He is the family of the Kot Khai and Khaneti chiefs and also of the Thakur of Karangla. More than 3,000 years ago, [...]

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The traditional Kotgarh ‘baja’

Not much has been captured and written about the traditional baja -the suite of percussion instruments. The baja belongs to the local Gods (Devta) and accompanies them for the jatar’s and festivals. It is hired for social functions and marriages by the locals and is accorded the highest respect and honor. Excerpt from an article [...]

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PLACE OF INTEREST in KOTGARH

Tani – Jubbar Lake – Jarol: 5 Kms From Kotgarh. Famous for ‘Nag Devta’ temple. ‘Nag Devta’ is the guru of Chatur Mukh. Mailan Devta Temple (Chatur Mukh) – Mailan: 2 Kms from Kotgarh. The Deo or Deota is the most powerful of the Gods in the Hills. He is the family God of the [...]

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