Temple Celebrating Cheti Chand /Jhulelal Jayanti In Delhi (चेटी चंड मनाने के लिए दिल्ली के प्रसिद्ध झूलेलाल मंदिर!)

Cheti Chand also known as Jhulelal Jayanti is the most famous festival in Sindhi society, mainly celebrated in Jhulelal temples. Baba Jhulelal is also known by some names such as Laal Sai, Udero Lal, Varun Dev, Dulah Lal, Dariya Lal and Zinda Peer.This festival is celebrated as the Sindhi New year and it falls on the second day of brighter lunar fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in Chaitra month. On this evening, people pray for prosperity and riches to the mighty Lord Varun (Deity of Water). Jhulelal is considered to be an incarnation of the Deity of Water. Cheti Chand not only holds religious importance but it also equally boasts the traditional values & beliefs of the Sindhu community as well. Sindhis wear new elegant clothes and join the grand Jhulelal procession on Cheti Chand. The celebration is followed by a cultural program and langarsaab (free prasad for all).

Jhulelal is worshipped so religiously by both the Hindus and Muslims. Now let’s know more about the famous Jhulelal temples situated in Delhi.