Dulla Bhatti, who is mentioned in every song of Lohri, do you know where his tomb is in Pakistan?

News India Live, Digital Desk: When the fire burns on the evening of Lohri, the lyrics of ‘Sundar Mundriya’ start resonating in the atmosphere. in this song Dulla Bhatti As mentioned, he was not a fictional character but a real great hero of the 16th century.

Messiah of the poor: ‘Robin Hood’ of Punjab
During the Mughal period (time of Akbar), the name of Dulla Bhatti resonated throughout Punjab. His father and grandfather had rebelled against Lagaan, whose legacy he carried forward. He was called the Robin Hood of Punjab because he looted money from the rich and the oppressors and distributed it among the poor.

The story that immortalized him (Sundar and Mundar)
It is said that a poor Brahmin had two daughters – Sundar and Mundar. The landlord of their area was attracted by the beauty of those girls and wanted to kidnap them and take them to himself. When Dulla Bhatti came to know about this, he, playing the role of brother and father, got both the daughters married in the middle of the forest. Since they were in the forest and did not have any jewelery or valuables to give, they put sugar in the bags of the girls as a sign of omen during the rounds. last line of lohri song “Sir sugar pie ho” Reminds me of the same incident.

Their echoes are still there in Pakistan
Dulla Bhatti was born in Punjab (Pindi Bhattiyan) of today’s Pakistan. He was sentenced to death by hanging because of his rebellion. The surprising thing is that even today his tomb is in Pakistan. ‘Miani Sahib Graveyard’, Lahore (Miani Sahib Graveyard). Year after year people come there to pay obeisance to his bravery and humanity.

humanity’s relationship with festivals
Today, even though we celebrate Lohri with great enthusiasm in India, its roots are linked to the shared history that connects both India and Pakistan. Dulla Bhatti was not just a hero of Sikhs or Hindus, but he was an example for every person who stood against injustice.

Next time you go around the fire and sing this song, take a moment to remember that fearless warrior who saved the honor of his daughters without risking his life. This spirit of Lohri – supporting everyone and burning away evil – makes it the most beautiful festival even today.