Lakhmi Chand

Dada Lakhmi Chand, also known as Pandit Lakhmi Chand, was an Indian poet of Haryanvi language. He was given the title of 'Pandit'. He was also known as kalidas of Haryana. He has been accorded the honor of the 'Surya Kavi' of Haryanvi music genre Raagni and Saang. He is popularly referred to as 'Dada Lakhmi Chand' out of respect. His work in filled with songs containing message on moral values, which earned him respect in all corners of Haryana and was called ahead of his time[1][2]

Not to be confused with Lakhmi Chand, the second son of Guru Nanak.

Lakhmi Chand
BornJanti Kalan
OccupationAuthor, poet
LanguageHaryanvi language
NationalityIndian

Lakhmi Chand was born in Janti Kalan in a Haryanvi brahman family, a village located in Sonepat district of Haryana. His father was an ordinary farmer. He had to resist his family's opposition to enter the field of art. He is usually considered as illiterate yet a great of poet of Haryanvi language.

He used to sing various stories with great morals in his 'Raagni' and basically gave a message to live a good lifestyle through skits called Saang. He also used to entertain people through his acts Saang in the native language. His widely popular work is'Lakhmichand Ka Brahmgyaan' that has been sung by various Haryanvi artists after his death.

His writings have a marked influence on contemporary culture and society of Haryana. Annually, Haryana Kala Parishad confers Pandit Lakhmi Chand Award to people for their contributions to Haryanvi literature. Sh Lakhmichand made following saangs: 1) Raja Harishchander 2) Shahi Lakadhara 3) Jyani Chor 4) Seth Tarachand 5) Satyewan Savitri 6) Heer Ranjha 7) Chap Singh Somwati 8) Raja Gopichand 9) Bhup Puranjan 10) Meera Bai 11) Bhagat Puranmal 12) Hiramal Jamal 13) Raghubir Dharamkaur 14) Chaanderkiran

References
  1. Sharma, S D (30 May 2008). "Saang fest gets off to majestic start". The Tribune India. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. Malik, B S (21 January 2011). "Pandit Lakhmi Chand remembered". The Tribune India. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

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