There are numerous illustrious mysteries in our mythology enlightening the glory of devotion and dedication to God. But in the present age of Kaliyug, the miraculous event, seen on the funeral pyre of Bhakt Shiromani Sri Deokinandan, supreme devotee of Sri Baba Gangaram, was immemorable and beyond imagination. The episode was recorded in letters of gold in the history of Shree Panchdeo Temple at Jhunjhunu on 21st April, 1992. In this context, it may be quoted that Bhakt (Devotee) is revered as a embodiment of God and whenever God incarnates, devotee also comes with Him, sometimes in the form of dasa (servant of God), sometimes in the form of sakha (friend) and sometimes in the form of son, to help Him in His Leela (Spiritual games).

The Transcendental Miracles :

Soon after Bhakt Shiromani Sri Deokinandan left for his heavenly abode, his right hand was viewed in benediction appearance (See Picture No 1) . After the funeral journey around the temple completed, his body was placed on funeral pyre erected on the land enclosed with temple and as per the rites his both hands were tied behind (See Pic. 2).

When the mortal remains of the supreme devotee was put to flames, his devoted wife, Devi Gayatri prayed to Baba in respectful witness to Sun God, “0 Lord! this mortal body of your beloved devotee is going to merge in Panchtatva (Earth , Water, Fire, Air & Ether) soon. If you had granted place to my husband under your lotus feet, kindly show some miracles” (See Pic. 3). And Lo! the live funeral pyre was shakened and instantaneously the right hand of the supreme devotee started rising upwards and shaked in blessing pose for few minutes (See Pic 4). Simultaneously a stream of water akin to Ganga gushed out from his head and his face turned to Balswaroop (Childish look) (See Pic.5). Everyone present there was infused with spiritual experience and sang in Baba’s glorification with great surprise and ecstasy. This is not a fairytale or myth, but the people present there and the photographs of the event prove the whole episode.

There is nothing like impracticable in Lord's divine past-time. Bhakt Hanuman scratched open his chest and exhibited the image of Ram and Sita and thus disclosed the influence of profound devotion. Similarly, Bhakt Shiromani Sri Deokinandan had the holy name of Lord Baba Gangaram in every pore of his skin. It is, therefore, not at all surprising that such miracles emanate from his material body.

He was above the worldly bondage and both earth and heaven were same to him. After establishing the temple, he devoted himself wholly to meditation, devotion and absolute self-surrender to Baba. He distributed all his wealth as Prasad, which is beyond imagination in this materialistic world. Alongwith his family, he lived a simple, disciplined and spiritual life in temple. His devotion was like Bhakt Hanuman and sacrifice was like king Harishchandra. Ultimately his devotion and sacrifice turned the temple to a sacred pilgrimage centre. And as such devotees visiting Shree Panchdeo Temple, pay their respectful homage to the supreme devotee at his samadhi (cenotaph) and seek his blessings.

"Hail to Bhakt Shiromani Shri Deokinandan and his Lord Baba Gangaram."