India is a religious country with numerous temples and holy rivers that attract devotees from all over the world. You must have witnessed several temples dedicated to the worship of gods, goddesses, and folk deities. There are a few temples that are for animals. In Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, a unique temple in Bakra village has garnered fame for its healing powers, believed to alleviate the sufferings of both animals and humans. The temple is dedicated to Pala Saklay Dada, a revered figure from Saklay village. The temple has a lot of recognition, and it is said that both human and animal’s grief and pain disappear here. The history of the temple dates back several centuries.
Pala Saklay Dada lost his life while bravely defending the village’s cows from robbers.
It is said that the robbers were looting the cows of the village. The farmers fought the robbers to free them. Among those farmers was also Dada Pala Saklay. Even after his neck was severed in the battle, he continued fighting the robbers and freed the cow from them and was following the cows to the village without his neck. Right in front of people who were working in the fields, he died outside the village. The temple of Pala Saklay was built at the same place where he fell. Since then, people have worshipped him as a folk deity.
The temple, which is over 600 years old, continues to be a beacon of hope for many.
Former village sarpanch Satish Khichar highlighted the deep-rooted faith people have in the temple, emphasising its role in providing relief and healing to those in need.
Khichar said that this temple is more than 600 years old. Even today, people have deep faith in this place. People who have scabies, itching or warts on their bodies come here and pray seeking relief. People also bring their sick animals here, believing in the temple’s power to heal them as well.
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