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Bapu Velnath Thakor

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Bapu Velnathji Thakor[1] also called as Dada Velnathji Thakor , Girnari Sant Velnathji was a 17th century Koli saint from Girnar, Gujarat. He was grandson of Amarji Thakor who was king of Chunval Pradesh.[2][3]

Bapu Velnathji Thakor
Bapu Velnathji Thakor Temple Rajkot, Gujarat, India
Bapu
BornAsad Samwat
Padariya village, Jam Kandorna Tehsil, Rajkot district, Gujarat, India
HometownPadariya, Gujarat
ResidenceGirnar hills, Junagadh district, Gujarat, India
DiedGirnar hills, Junagadh, Gujarat
Honored inTapa
Major shrineGirnar hills top in Junagadh
Tradition or genre
Hindu

Early life and family

The Velnathi was born to a Koli saint Jodhaji Jhala and Amarbai of Padariya. His grandfather Amarji Thakor was chieftain of Padariya Jagir in Gujarat. His family clan was Jhala Makawana of Koli caste. He was married to two Rajput girls Jasubha and Minabha.

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References

  1. ^ Sharma, Ashok Kumar (21 August 2017). Our President: Ram Nath Kovind. New Delhi, India: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-5278-395-3.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  2. ^ Mandal, Dr Bindeshwar Prasad (14 August 2021). A Handbook of Sociology. New Delhi, India: K.K. Publications. p. 255.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ^ Kumar, Dr Binoy (15 September 2021). Perspectives on Indian Society. New Delhi, India: K.K. Publications. p. 90.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)