Baba Balak Nath is a

Hindu Hindus (; ) are people who religiously adhere to Hinduism.Jeffery D. Long (2007), A Vision for Hinduism, IB Tauris, , pages 35–37 Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for ...

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, who is worshiped with great reverence in the North-Indian state of

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and

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. His main place of worship is known as Deotsidh, this temple is situated in the high peak of the hill of Chakmoh village.

In popular culture

Notable Indian films on the deity include: ''Shiv Bhakat Baba Balak Nath'' (1972) by Avatar, ''Jai Baba Balak Nath'' (1981) by Satish Bhakri.

References

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