Chher, formerly known as Aspan Chher is a village on the seacoast near Lakhpat of Kutch district of Gujarat, India.
Places of interest
editThere is a cemented tomb of bricks and mud said to contain the remains of a Sindhi boy, Lal Chhatta who was drowned while crossing the creek. After his death he appeared in a dream to the people of Chher and told them to build him a tomb, and worship him as a saint. A yearly fair is held here, when people from the surrounding villages bring their children to have their heads shaved for the first time.[1]
References
edit- ^ Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha. Printed at the Government Central Press. 1880. p. 219.
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31°17′N 77°26′E / 31.283°N 77.433°E
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