At Lohâru, in the Panjâb, a common-looking grave is much respected by the Hindus
- Date of account
- Second edition published 1896
- Source
- The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2)
- Reference
- The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 2 (of 2) · selected passage 115
- Rights
- public_domain
- Language
- English
- Record updated
- 2026-08-25
Record summary
At Lohâru, in the Panjâb, a common-looking grave is much respected by the Hindus
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Source passage
Source text · mention onlyAt Lohâru, in the Panjâb, a common-looking grave is much respected by the Hindus. It is said to contain the remains of a dog formerly possessed by the chief of the victorious Thâkurs, which is credited with having done noble service in battle, springing up and seizing the wounded warriors' throats, many of whom it slew. Finally it was killed and buried on the spot with beat of drum, and has since been an object of worship and homage. "Were it not," says General Cunningham, "for the Sagparast of Naishapur, mentioned in Khusru's charming Darvesh tales, this example of dog-worship would probably be unique." [590] This is, it is hardly necessary to say, a mistake.
Historical context
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Modern context
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