Silore | Jagir | Historic Thikana | Rajpurohit

Silor (सिलोर) village, located about 150 km from Barmer and 29 km from Balotra, is historically regarded as a Big Jagir of the Rajguru lineage. The Rajgurus trace their divine origin to the Agni-kunda of Mount Abu, where they were established as rajgurus of the Parmar Kshatriyas. From Abu, they moved to Ajari, then to Balera, and finally to Silor under the leadership of NanaJi.

According to oral tradition, Tanamdevi had two sons—Nagarji and NanaJi. While Nagarji remained at Balera, NanaJi migrated and planted the foundation staff (छड़ी) of Silor, thereby establishing the village.

The Jodhpur Darbar is said to have honored Nanaji with a horse and cow upon settlement. Local folklore recounts that he was once told: “पोड़ड़ी दूखे जितरी जमीन लेलो” (take as much land as the horse covers in one jump). Riding his horse, Nanaji claimed the stretch of land that became Silor.

During the early settlement, Silor was infested with snakes and scorpions, making habitation difficult. Nanaji performed a great havan with 9 maunds of ghee and sesame seeds to invoke Gogaji, the revered folk deity. Gogaji manifested and blessed the land, declaring:

"You may settle here, but remember — if ever your descendants kill snakes or scorpions, they will never survive."

From that day onwards, Silor became free from snakebite deaths. The villagers still worship Gogaji and strictly avoid killing snakes or scorpions.

• Flood Protection (V.S. 2036): When the Luni River flooded, devastating nearby regions, Silor remained untouched. Locals attribute this protection to Gogaji’s blessing.

• Royal Patronage: Silor lay on the route between Jodhpur and Sindh. Often, Jodhpur’s senas would rest in Silor, where villagers offered warm hospitality. In gratitude, the Darbar exempted Silor from paying taxes (kar).

• Siwana Connection: In the Siwana principality, Rajgurus of Silor also served at the royal court. One record mentions Jetmalji Rathore gifting Silor as a jagir.

Silor is primarily a Rajguru Rajpurohit settlement, with about 350 families. Other families include:

• Sevaliya – 6 families

• Panchlod – 3 families

• Sewad – 1 family

• Kesariya – 1 family
  
  Additionally, a few families of other castes also reside in the village.

From Silor, Rajguru families spread to nearby areas such as Doli, Odwara and several villages across Marwar and Bhadasla in Gujarat.

Legend narrates that Mata Saraswati herself appeared and blessed Nagar Singhji with four sacred gifts, including a mare and a bugle. These divine objects brought victory, wealth, and fame to the family.

However, a dispute arose when his son-in-law (Jamai Raja) demanded these divine items. Upon refusal, Nagar Singhji disowned his younger brother Nana Ji, forcing him to migrate with cattle and horses. This marked the branching of Rajgurus into different settlements.

While residing near Devda village, Nana Ji witnessed a tragic incident where a Rajguru child died of thirst while his mother had gone to fetch water from the distant Luni river. In response, he promised and constructed a well at Devda, which still exists today with an inscription, more than 800 years old.

Today, Silore stands as a living testament to Rajguru valor, devotion, and divine blessings. The fertile lands near the Luni River, the sacred Brahm Mandir where ancient urns are preserved, and the annual Gogaji worship keep alive the legacy of sacrifice, spirituality, and resilience.

Silor is not merely a village—it is a repository of history, oral tradition, and Rajguru heritage, linking the past to the present across Rajasthan, Gujarat and beyond.