About Dadu Dwara Kalyanpura
Dadu Dwara Kalyanpura, also historically known as Karadala, is one of the five sacred thambas (ashrams) of the Dadupanthi tradition established by followers of the 16th-century saint Dadu Dayal. Located in Kalyanpura village in Niwai tehsil of Tonk district, Rajasthan, this religious site holds significance for devotees of the Dadu Panth spiritual tradition.
Key highlights
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One of five sacred Dadupanthi thambas
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Associated with Saint Dadu Dayal's legacy
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Historical religious significance
History of Dadu Dwara Kalyanpura
Kalyanpura, historically known as Karadala, is recognized as one of the five principal sacred thambas of the Dadupanthi tradition, alongside Naraina, Bhairanaji, Sambhar, and Amer. These sites were established by disciples of Dadu Dayal (1544-1603), a prominent poet-saint and religious reformer who founded the Dadu Panth in Rajasthan.
Culture & Context
The site holds religious importance for followers of the Dadu Panth, a Hindu devotional tradition emphasizing devotion to a formless God and equality. As one of the five sacred thambas, it represents the spread of Dadu Dayal's teachings throughout Rajasthan.