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Karni Mata - Deshnok, Bikaner - The godess of rats

Main temple is situated in deshnok town of bikaner.

बीकानेर  के देशनोक कसबे में माता  जी का मंदिर स्थित हे. 

Its is believed that Jodhpur and bikaner kingdoms are established by the grass of godess.

जोधपुर और बीकानेर राज्यों की स्थापना माताजी के आशीर्वाद से ही मानी जाती हे. 

Her childhood name is Ridhhibai. Her aunt was unhappy after girl child birth. So when she touched her forehead, aunt's two fingers joined with each other. from then it was declared that these girl would do something in her life. And named as "karni"

इनके बचपन का नाम रिध्हिबाई हे कन्या जनम से नाखुश बुआ ने जब उनके माथे पर हाथ लगाया तो उनकी उंगलिया जुड़ गयी, तब से ही ये नाम प्रसिद्द हुआ की ये कन्या कुछ करके दिखयेगि. अत  इनका नाम करनी पड़ा 

The last building was built by Gangasinh Maharaja of Bikaner.

इसका अंतिम निर्माण बीकानेर के महाराजा गंगासिंह ने करवाया था. 

Mataji is considered as kul devi of bikaner's rathor and charans.

यह बीकानेर के राठोड़ो की और चरण जाती की कुल देवी मानी जाती हे. 

Mataji is famously known as godess of rats. 

माताजी चूहों की देवी के नाम से प्रसिद्द हे 

Rats here are known as "Kaba". Chran people consider these rats as their Ancestor 

इस मंदिर के चूहे काबा कहलाते हे. चरण जाती के लोग इन चूहों को अपने पूर्वज मानते हे।  

Jeen Mata - Sikar

The main temple is situated in south side of Sikar town. This is situated near foothills of Raiwasa village.

मुख्य मंदिर सीकर शहर के दक्षिण की ओर रेवासा गाव की तलहटी के पास स्थित है.

Here image of Goddess as Ashtbhuja ( eight arms).
यहाँ उनकी अष्टभुजा वाली प्रतिमा स्थित हे 

"Jeen" name was thought to derive from "Jayanti". "Jayanti" is considered as first among Navdurga.
जीन को जयंती का अपभ्रंश मन गया हे . जयंती नवदुर्गा में प्रथम मानी  जाती हे

Worshipers believe this Shaktipeeth perfect venue.
उपासक इस शक्तिपीठ को सिद्ध  स्थल मानते हे.

Jeen mata is believed as kuldevi of Chauhan's.
जीन माता चौहानों की कुल देवी मानी  जाती हे

Mata's fair held twice of the year in navratri of chaitra and ashwin months of hindu calender.
जीन माता का मेला  हर साल चैत्र और अश्विन महीने के नवरात्री में भरता  हे.

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Rani Sati Dadi, Jhunjhunu

Rani sati is called as "Dadi" in local language.

राणी सती को लोक भाषा मे " दादी " भी कहते हे. 

Her real name is " Narayani Devi Oswal".

इनका मूळ नाम " नारायणी देवी ओस्वाल था. 

Her husband, Tanmandhan Das died in a war with nawabs of Hisar. She got "Sati" (a social funeral practice among some rajasthani communities in which a recently widowed woman would immolate herself on her husband’s funeral pyre.).

हिसार के नवाब के साथ हुये सैन्य संघर्ष मे इनके पति तनमनधन दास कि मृत्यू हुई, जिसके बाद ये सती हुइ. 

The temple is situated in Jhunjhunu.

माताजी का मंदिर झुनझुनू मे हे. 

According to indian calender, on every krishn paksh amawsya of bhdra month, a big fair is being organised here by devotees.

हिंदू तिथी के अनुसार भद्रा महिने कि कृष्ण पक्ष अमावस्या को यहा मेला लगता हे जहा श्रद्धाळू एकत्रित होते हे. 

Rath Yatra - Rishbhdev, Udaipur

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Paryushan - A great Jain festival. Paryushan is an eternal festival relating neither to people nor to any historical event. It is a time to celebrate the natural qualities of the Soul. Just as the Soul does not have a beginning or an end, Paryushan does not have a beginning or an end.

Bhagwan Rishabh Dev is regarded as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu according to the Hindu text of Bhagavata Purana.He was the first Jain Tirthankara in India.

Here we are sharing pictures of rath yatra of Jain Bhagwan, from town Rishabhdev. Rishabhdev town is situated in Udaipur district. This is really a great pleasure to eyes and soul where you feel direct soulful connection with bhagwan Rishabhdev and their teachings.
We thank our friend Mr. Kalpesh Jain for sharing this almighty moment with us. 

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Pushakr Lake - Calm and still yet beautyful

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Pushkar Lake.
The world famous ghats of pushkar. We have always seen them at the time of festivals, so crowded so colorful.
But on any other day, does the beauty of these ghats fade away?

Look at the calmness and stability of water. As if its saying - "Today I am still and steady to welcome my cheerful guests of tomorrow."

With this great feeling of excitement filled with devotion we thank Mrs Swati singh Rathore for sharing this pic with us and making us feel blessed.

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Nakoda Temples - A place where beauty and worship both comes together

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Nakoda Jain Temple. A perfect blend of beauty and worship. the moment you enter Nakoda Temples, your heart is overwhelmed with the feelings of joy, peace and eternal love and devotion for Bhagwan Mahaveer.
And once you settle down there, your mind starts observing and <a word for heartfelt praise> the unparalleled structure, sculpture and the craftmanship with which the temple is built.
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