Jhulelal

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Who is Jhulelal?

Jhulelal, or Jhule Laal, Dariyalal, Zinda Pir or Raja Bharati refers to two interwoven legends in the Sindh, in Pakistan which bring together the Hindu and the Islamic traditions of the region in popular folklore.

Jhulelal is the Ishta Dev of Sindhi people. His birthday Cheti Chand which falls on the second day of the Chaitra month is auspicious for Sindhis and is celebrated all over the world with traditional pomp and gaiety.

The name also refers to Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a Sufi saint who is seen as a personification of the Hindu river god.

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on July 23, 2013

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