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*Baba Balak Nath 2nd time Bhandara in Victoria**Baba Balak Nath (Sidh Baba Balak Nath)* is a Siddha man and Hindu deity revered in North India, especially Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, who is considered an incarnation of Lord Shiva. His main temple is located in Chakmoh village of Hamirpur district, which is called 'Deothsidh'. He is considered a disciple of Guru Dattatreya and is considered to be the one who removes the sorrows and diseases of the devotees.
Key details about Baba Balak Nath:
*Place of Origin and Temple:*
The cave of Baba Balak Nath is on a hill on the border of Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts, known as "Deotsiddh".
*Avatar:* He is considered to be the incarnation of Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva and one of the 84 Siddhas.
Belief: Baba Ji received initiation from Guru Dattatreya and is considered to be the form of Shiva, who fulfills the wishes of the devotees.
*Worship:* Devotees observe fast on Sunday and offer red flowers and prasad to Baba Ji.
Region: His glory is especially famous in Himachal, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Jammu and Kashmir.
*Historical references:*
According to beliefs, Baba Balak Nath appeared in Satyayuga and was also associated with Chamba/Bharmaur region. It is also believed that Raja Sahil Verma had served 84 Siddhas in Bharmour, with whose blessings he was blessed with a son.
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