Khatkhate Baba (1859–1930) was a Kashmiri saint alleged to have had divine powers.[1]

Khatkhate Baba
Born
Pt. Shiv Prasad Choudhari

1859
Bazar Sita Ram, Delhi
Died1930 (aged 70–71)

In Kashmir it is believed that an abode of Shiva has in the course of time produced a number of holy men, saints, ascetics and sages with supernatural powers to perform miracles, who had innumerable followers venerating them. One such outstanding holy man was Pt. Shiv Prasad Choudhari, who after attaining sainthood became popular as Khatkhate Baba among his very large number of devotees.[2]

His samadhi at Etawah is a pilgrimage centre.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Gurtu, G.K. (2008). "Khatkhate Baba (The Savior of Etawah)" (PDF). In Bhatt, S. (ed.). Kashmiri Scholars Contribution To Knowledge And world Peace. New Delhi: A.P.H. Publishing. pp. 300–308. Retrieved 6 February 2020 – via Ikashmir.net.
  2. ^ "Dr. B. N. Sharga's Writings". ikashmir.net. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
  3. ^ Bhatt, Saligram (2008). Kashmiri Scholars Contribution to Knowledge and World Peace. APH Publishing. p. 307. ISBN 9788131304020.
  4. ^ Siddiqui, Faiz Rahman (7 January 2011). "Work on to bring Yamuna back to Etawah". The Times of India.