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This monument symbolizes the sacrifice of Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt, who along with his younger brother Sh. Dev Raj Dutt arrived Bhaderkashi (now Bhaderwah) from Kanjroor Dutta, Siyalkot for mediation purpose in 8th Vikrmi Samvant. On reaching the panoramic valley Bhadarwah, both the brothers camped near a small perennial stream called as Komri (in Chanote Village). Bhadarwah is known for Naga Cult from time immemorial, therefore between 8th and 9th Vikrmi Samvant, Chandervanshi King of Bhadarwah, Maharaja Dhuri Pal initiated the construction of Vasuki Naag temple at Vasak Dhera in his kingdom. Once the construction was completed, a beautiful sculpture of Vasuki Naag (in black stone) was also positioned in the temple. Unfortunately, according to verbal history this sculpture got fell down because of some malevolence power. Many repeated attempts were made to erect the sculpture but king failed to establish this idol in the temple. This was some very appalling and unexpected news to King and his people. Therefore priests (pujaris) and astrologists were called to give their opinion. Through the joint consensus, it was resolved that a Brahmin should be sacrificed as offering to satisfy the evil soul before final attempt to be made for establishing the Vasuki sculpture in the temple. As it was not easy to get aforesaid life for the purpose within the kingdom, therefore one of the consultants of King (A Brahmin from village Manva) suggested to catch one of the Brahmin brothers who had recently arrived to Bhadarwah from Kanjroor Dutta, Siyalkot. King ordered his soldiers (Balloria Rajput) to get the cranium of one of the brother immediately for the cause of faith and religion. Next day, early morning, soldiers went to the place where both the brothers had camped recently. They tried to slaughter the cranium of the one who was in meditation on the bank of the stream, but failed as the edge of the sword they used got blunt after the attack. Many repeated attempts were made by the soldiers but failed each time. On returning back to the court of the King, soldiers narrated the entire episode in front of King and his court men. King ordered again his soldiers to bring both the Brahmin Brothers to his court. On reaching the court, Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt wished to know about all the matter. King recited everything to both the brothers are asked them to help him and his people. Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt offered himself and demanded to allot a piece of land in avers of his cranium for further survival of his young brother. King was very happy with Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt and proudly wanted to know the desired area by him. This statement was not a humble utterance for Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt, therefore he replied “I can cut my cranium (head) with the Kusha (a sacred grass) but after that my body without head will be able to walk on piece of land, this much land will suffice the needs of his brother”. King laughed on his declaration and asked Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt to wish some more land. Bodh Raj Dutt being a saint humbly answered that desired piece of land will suffice the needs of his young brother who is a saint too. But stipulation will be that nobody will touch the headless body or try the push it after the scarifying ceremony is over. This appeared as an agreement and conditions and rules were framed like “Nobody will touch the headless body of Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt after the sacrifice by himself that too with the help of sacred grass only and the area walked by his headless body will be allotted to his younger brother Sh. Dev Raj Dutt”.

On 2nd of Phalgun, Raevti Nexetra, Sukla Pakh, 8th Vikrmi Samvant, Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt was able to cut his cranium with the help of sacred grass for the establishment of Vasuki sculpture in the Vasuki temple at Vasak Dhera. After the sacrifice ceremony the headless body awaked up and started walking in the Kingdom Bhadarwah. Many miles were covered and King was compelled to rethink and revisit his statement and agreement with the saint. He realized that he had committed a mistake and misunderstood the power of saint. But now the situation was not in his hand, he started worshiping Vasuki Naag for a relief as his kingdom was under threat. It was in agreement that nobody will touch the body or nobody will stop its progress. Therefore Vasuki Naag appeared in the form of cow and stopped saint’s body by behaving as an obstacle in its way. This was done near the temple of 18 armed deity and last rituals of the fallen body of the saint Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt were performed with proper religious customs at this place.

This was something unpleasant act for Sh. Dev Raj Dutt, therefore after the last rituals he forcibly declared that his progenitors will not pay any respect to Vasuki Naag and will not accept any offerings in the form of Prasadum or Charanamrat of Vasuki Naag. He cursed that his progenitors even will not entre Vasuki Temple for any prayer, entry to the Vasak Dhera is also banned. Taking food from or alongwith Balloria Rajputs and few Brahmins of Manva is also banned till date. It was also imposed that each year on the same date of sacrifice, the priests of Vasuki Naag have to pay tribute to the soul of the Sh Bodh Raj Dutt by attending this place along with Royal Band. Further, the priests have to mark OM and TRIDENT on the doors of the Vasuki Temple, all the Houses in the vicinity of Vasak Dhera and Royal Treasure using the soil collected each year from the site of the cremation of the body of Sh. Bodh Raj Dutt. These statements became the rules and kind rituals for both the communities i.e Dutt family of Chanote, Bhadarwah in Jammu and Kashmir and priests of Vasuki Naag. The implementation of these statements is so strong that today in 21st century also the same rituals are being followed with same energy and same sentiments by both the communities in Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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