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Dinman Hardoul Singh or Lala Hardoul is a Hindu
Dinman Hardoul Singh or Lala Hardoul is a Hindu folk deity
In religious studies and folkloristics, folk religion, popular religion, traditional religion or vernacular religion comprises various forms and expressions of religion that are distinct from the official doctrines and practices of organized re ...
of Bundelkhand
Bundelkhand (, ) is a geographical and cultural region and a proposed state and also a mountain range in central & North India. The hilly region is now divided between the states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with the larger portion lyin ...
in India. He was the prince of Orchha and the son of maharaja Vir Singh Deo and the brother of Jhujhar Singh. He was born in 1664 and died in 1688 at the age of 24. A temple of Hardoul in Bundelkhand is a centre for pilgrims and according to local beliefs he is still alive and is worshipped as a deity.
He is sometimes considered to be a nephew of Alha
Alha (देवनागरी: आल्हा ; ISO: Ālhā ) was a legendary general of the Chandel king Paramardideva (also known as Parmal), who fought Prithviraj Chauhan in 1182 CE. He is one of the main characters of the '' Alha-Khand'' ...
and Udal of Mahoba (see Alhakhand), however Alha and Udal were Banaphars during Chandela rule, where as Lala Hardoul was a Bundela.
Folklore
Local legend states that Prince Hardoul's elder brother, Jhujhar Singh, ordered his wife to poison Hardoul after suspecting an extra-marital affair between them. When their sister later asked Jhujhar to help with her daughter's marriage, he sarcastically referred her to the dead Hardoul, who appeared at the wedding. It is still believed by the local people that Hardoul attends weddings he is invited to and people leave him a wedding card to seek his blessings.In popular culture
The legend of Lala Hardoul is popular locally and is performed asstreet theatre
Street theatre is a form of theatrical performance and presentation in outdoor public spaces without a specific paying audience. These spaces can be anywhere, including shopping centres, car parks, recreational reserves, college or university c ...
in Bundelkhand. ''Chundri Odhasi Mahro Bir'' (also released as ''Lala Hardaul'') is a 2012 Indian historical drama film, based on the folklore, directed by Nishant Bhardwaj and produced by Cair Saangri. It stars Sachendra Choubey as Hardaul, Divyanka Tripathi as Padmavati (the queen and wife of Jhujhar Singh) and Devendra Bhagat as the king Jhujhar Singh.
See also
*Jahangir Mahal
Jahangir Mahal, Citadel of Jahangir, Orchha Palace, Mahal-e-Jahangir Orchha, Jahangir Citadel is a citadel and garrison located in Orchha, Madhya Pradesh, India.
History
The establishment of the Jahangir Mahal dates back to the 17th century C ...
* Chaturbhuj Temple
* Ram Raja Temple
* Pravin Rai Mahal
Pravin Rai Mahal is a palace in Madhya Pradesh built by prince (and later King) Indrajit Singh in 1618. It was built for his love interest, Pravin Rai, who was a beautiful poet and musician, also known as the "Nightingale of Orchha". It is a stat ...
* Keshavdas
* Anarkali
Anarkali () was a legendary woman said to be loved by the 16th-century Mughal Prince Salim, who later became Emperor Jahangir. According to some accounts, Anarkali was the nickname of the courtesan Nadira Begum or Sharf-un-Nisa, though scho ...
* Rani of Jhansi
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Dinman Hardoul 1664 births 1688 deaths Hindu folk deities Orchha Rajput rulers Indian nobility Indian princes 17th-century Indian people