Note 35 — Chapter I
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(2) Vachhro, otherwise known by the name of Dādā (sire).—This is said to have been a Rajput, killed in rescuing the cowherds of some Chārans, who invoked his aid, from a party of free-booters.35 He is considered to be the family-god of the Ahirs of Solanki descent, and is the sole village-deity in Okha and Baradi Districts.36 Other places dedicated to this god are Padānā, Aniālā, Taluka Mengani,37 Khajurdi, Khirasarā and Anida.38 He is represented by a stone horse, and Chārans perform priestly duties in front of him.39 Submission to, and vows in honour of, this god, are believed to cure rabid-dog-bites.40