Puran Bhagat

Depiction of the folk legend of Puran Bhagat from the centre of the Gangetic Plains, with inscriptions in both Gurmukhi and Devanagari scripts

Puran Bhagat (later became Sri Chauranginatha)[1][2] is a mythical prince of Sialkot from Punjabi folklore.[3][4] According to the story, he was son of King Salban of Sialkot and an elder brother of prince Rasalu.[5]

  1. ^ Kaul, H. Kumar (1994). Aspects of Yoga. BR publishing corporation. ISBN 9788170188100.
  2. ^ Tahir, M. Athar (1988). Qadir Yar: A Critical Introduction. Pakistan Punjabi Adabi Board. p. 118. ISBN 9789694111070. Sharif Sabir's edition of Puran Bhagat is used for transliteration and Taufiq Rafat's ' rendering ' for English ... Puran is also known as Gyan Sarupa , Purakhsiddh , Chauranjwenath and Chauranginath ...
  3. ^ Hasrat, Bikrama Jit (1977). "Folklore and Legends". Life and Times of Ranjit Singh: A Saga of Benevolent Despotism. V.V. Research Institute Book Agency. p. 417.
  4. ^ Advance. Vol. 52. Public Relations Department of Punjab (India). 2002. p. 24.
  5. ^ "Four Legends of King Rasalu of Sialkot". The Folk-Lore Journal. 1 (5): 129–151. 1883. ISSN 1744-2524.