Tag: Dusadh folklore

Raja Salhesh: The Legendary King and Folk Deity of the Dusadh Community

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Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026
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Raja Salhesh, also written as Raja Sahlesh, Salhes or Sailesh, is one of the most important folk heroes of Bihar and the Mithila region. Revered particularly by the Dusadh community, he occupies a unique position…

Baba Chauharmal: The Folk Hero and Revered Deity of the Dusadh Community

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Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026
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Baba Chauharmal, also known as Veer Chauharmal or Chuharmal, occupies a special place in the cultural and religious traditions of the Dusadh (Paswan) community, particularly in Bihar. Remembered as a brave warrior, wrestler, protector and…