Valamram

Valamram (1824–1886) was a prominent Hindu saint and social reformer of the 19th century. He was a disciple of Bhoja Bhagat. He lived in Gariadhar. He was Guru-Bhai of Jalaram of Virpur. As per promise by Valamram, the Dhwaja is hoisted atop Bhoja Bhagat's ashram at Fatehpur, on the latter's birthday. The Dhwaja is sent from Gariadhar by Valamram's Ashram One day after the theft the idols were found lying inside a bag, left at the ashram's gate. Two metal idols were found broken and two intact. A procession was held to celebrate their return.