Why is Gogaji worshipped?

Since Goga Navami is observed in reverence to Gogaji who was the master of the serpent species, snakes too are worshipped on this day of the rainy season. It is believed that keeping the soil taken from the place of worship of Guggaji inside one’s home keeps family members safe from snake-bites.

Is Sufism a Sikh?

Islam is an Abrahamic religion founded in the Arabian Peninsula, while Sikhism is a Dharmic religion founded in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Sufi Muslims differ from Sikhs in that they believe that God manifests his attributes, namely the 99 names or attributes through his creation.

Who was Gugga?

Goga Ji, also known as Jahar Veer Gogga is a folk deity, who is venerated as a warrior-hero, saint and ‘snake-god’. Gugga is worshipped in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar pradesh, Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat.

Who was Gogaji?

He is a warrior-hero of the region, venerated as a saint and a ‘snake-god’….Gogaji.

Who was Raja mandlik?

Guggaji/Goggaji also known as Jahar Peer Gogga is a folk deity of Rajasthan states in India. He is an eminent warrior-hero of the region. Hindus and Muslims alike honour him.

Who is Goga God?

Gogaji (also known as Goga, Jahar Veer Gogga, Gugga, Gugga Pir, Gugga Jaharpir, Gugga Chohan, Gugga Rana, Gugga Bir and Raja Mandlik) is a folk deity, worshipped in the northern states of India especially in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Punjab region, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Gujarat.

Why is Goga navmi celebrated?

Goga Navami is being observed across the country on Tuesday and is celebrated to worship Lord Goga who had mastered control over snakes and serpents. The day is mainly observed by the Dogra community, worshippers of Lord Goga.