Tributes to spiritual leader and social reformer Sant Sevalal Maharaj on his birth anniversary.
Sant Sevalal Maharaj was born on 15th Feb 1739, at Surgondankoppa, Shivamogga district of Karnataka.
He is considered a social reformer and spiritual teacher of the Banjara community.
He travelled across the country with his Ladeniya Troup to serve especially the forest dwellers and nomadic tribes.
Due to his extraordinary knowledge, excellent skills and spiritual background in Ayurveda and Naturopathy, he was able to dispel and eradicate myths and superstitions prevalent in the tribal communities and brought about reforms in their way of life.
In states like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, Sant Sevalal Maharaj is a revered symbol of every Banjara family.
The Samadhi Sthal of Saint Sewalal Ji is situated in Manora Taluka of Washim District of Maharashtra at Pohradevi which is also known as Banjara Kashi.