(10.4.12) Dev Narayan Jayanti 2017

Dev Narayan Jayanti / The birthday of folk deity of Rajasthan

When is Devnarayan Jayanti in 2017

In the year 2016 Jayanti of Devnarayan is on Friday, 03 February, 2017.

Important things about Dev Narayan Jayanti -

> Magh Shukla Saptami is known as Devnarayan Jayanti.

> This day is celebrated as the birthday of the folk deity of Rajasthan.

> The people of Gurjar or Goojar community celebrate the Jayanti of Devji.

> His devotees sing Bhajans, Devji ki phad, Devji kee Baat etc. in his praise.

(10.2.3) Teja Dashmi 2017 / Teja Fair 2017

Teja fair 20167 Teja Dashmi 2017 

When is Teja Dashmi / Teja Fair in 2017

In he year 2017 Teja Dashmi or Teja Fair is on Thursday, 31.08.2017. 

Imporant things About Tejaji - 

> Bhadrapad Shukla Dashmi is known as Teja Dashmi.
> Tejaji is worshipped as a folk deity in Rajasthan.
> Tejaji was born on Magh Shukla Chaturdashi of the Vikram Samwat 1130.
> The name of his father was Taharhji.
> His mother was Ramkunwari.
> His wife was Pemal.
> Tejaji was a man of courage. The cows of Lachha Gujari were taken away by the Mers.Tejaji fought bravely against the Mers and liberated the cows.
> Tejaji died of snake bite at Sursura near Kishangarh (Aimer).
> In the memory of Tejaji a fair is held at Parbatsar (Nagaur) Bhadrapad Shukla Dashmi.
> Tejaji is worshiped as  the god of snakes.
> It is believed that Tejaji protects the people against snakes.