The Hindu deity Baba Balaknath ji, also known as Paunahari and Dudhadhari is highly revered in the northern Indian states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Delhi. It is believed that Baba Balak Nath is a reincarnation of Lord Kartikeya, who was born in the Satya Yuga to destroy the demon Tarkasur. Lord Kartikeya is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. His temple, known as "Dayotsiddh," is situated in the village of Chakmoh in the Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh. Let us know some significant details about this significant deity.

 


Baba Balak Nath Ji is also known as Paunahari and Dudhadhari. (Image Source: Instagram)

Important Details About Sidh Baba Balak Nath Ji 

- The life story of Baba Balak Nath Ji can be found in Baba Balaknath Amar Katha. It is thought that Babaji was born differently in each of the four eras - Satya, Treta, Dwapar, and Kaliyuga. 


- Throughout the Sat, Treta, and Dwapar yugas, he was referred to as "Skanda," "Kaul," and "Maha Kaul." He relieved the impoverished and defenceless of their anguish and suffering in each of his incarnations.

- Baba Balaknath ji was born in Gujarat, Kathiyabad, during the Kalyug period as "Dev". His father was Vaishno Vaish, and his mother was Lakshmi. Babaji had been fascinated by "spirituality" since he was a little child. When his parents saw this, they decided to marry him, however, Babaji turned down their offer, left his family, and embarked on the journey known as "Param Siddhi." It was here that Babaji acquired the fundamental teachings of "Siddh" from Swami Dattatreya and transformed into "Siddh" after he met Swami Dattatreya one day in the Girnar hills of Junagadh. He has been referred to as "Baba Balaknath Ji" ever since.


 


- There are still two distinct pieces of evidence that attest to Babaji's existence, the "Garun tree" is one of them. Babaji used to perform penance under this tree, which continues to exist in Shahtalai. 

- A special bhog called "rot" is offered to Baba Balak Nath Ji which is made using jaggery, ghee, wheat flour, milk and sugar.