Pushkarna Seva Sangh

The word Pushkarna has it genesis from sanskrit word "Pustikar" or the person who can verify the truth or the knowledge. Due to the ignorance of Colonel Todd in so many history text it is a misconception to link pushkarna and the puskar city. Most of the Pushkarna Brahmins migrated from Pakistan to India. The Initial Migration began in periods of Islamic Invasion in 800 AD. Some versions of the historians claim this phase began with migration from Pakistan to Jaisalmer initially and from there to Phalodi, Pokran and Jodhpur (in India). Subsequently Pushkarnas settled in other parts of India. The second phase of migration took place around partition in 1947 when most of the families settled in Khairthal (Alwar). There was a notable migration in 1971 mainly to Barmer. There have been evidences of small migration in intermittent periods as well. Migration evidences in form of engrossed on the traditional utensils about the Sindhi cities like Thatta, Hyderabad (Sindh, Pakistan) as well as people recalling the common lineage to Sindh through their forefathers are common. One theory of migration, also suggests that during the Islamic Invasion in Sindh in 800 AD, Pushkarnas went to settle in Central Asian countries, like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan etc. However as a mark of respect for the place they belonged (like Chhang, Chhat) they used surnames like Chhangani, Chattani etc. This phase brought in a mix of Central Asian Culture that is still observed in its remnants like the spices, food preparation etc. The community came back from Central Asia once the regions they belonged to were stable. Shaivism, Vaishnavism and Prayers to goddess are common, as isht or primary deity. Hanuman Ji and Baba Ramdev are revered immensely as well. Shaivism: There is an enormous faith in Shiva in the community. Famous temples are: Mandalnath, Balaknath, Eklingji (situated 22 km from Udaipur) etc. Vaishnavism: In form of ShrinathJi, the adoloscent avtaar of Lord Krishna is prayed. The famous ShrinathJi temple is situated in Nathdwara (48 km from Udaipur), Rajasthan. The followers are said to belong to a sect called 'Vallabh Kul'. Goddess: Pushkarna rever the famous Maa Ushtvahini (or the one who rides on a Camel) as their Kul Devi. Community also has a deep faith for Dehra Mata (supposedely the idol was brought during the time of their migration from Sindh, and later reinstated here) and Maa Latiyal Ji (Latiyal Mata temple). Goddess Ashapura Mata is worshipped as the isht devi and Kul Devi (deity) by some of the Pushkarnas (Vyas of Mewar and Bissas of Bikaner). Maa Ashapura's temple is situated at Bedwas village (5 km from Udaipur city) Shree Hanuman: Thakur ji in form of Shri Hanuman ji has been blessing the pushkarna brahmins for ages. People rever Marutinandan immensely. Prayers to trinity are quite common as well. Apart from theses Pushkarnas also pray to Baba Ramdevji of Ramdevra (Pokhran) or better known as Runicha.

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