THE LITTLE TOWN, ON THE ROAD TO JODHPUR, IS KNOWN FOR THE SHRINE OF KARNI MATA. WHO WAS BORN IN 1387 AD IN A CHARAN FAMILY. KARNI MATA WORSHIPED AS AN INCARNATION OF GODDESS DURGA. SHE BLESSED AND GUIDED RAO BIKA. THE FOUNDER OF BIKANER IN ESTABLISHING HIS KINGDOM AND SINCE THEN SHE WAS ALSO WORSHIPED AS THE TUTELARY DEITY OF THE ERSTWHILE BIKANER DYNASTY.

THE TEMPLE IS UNIQUE AS THE RATS, CALLED KABAS, ARE VENERATED HERE AND THE SHRINE IS A SANCTUARY FOR THEM. IT IS BELIEVED THAT THESE KABAS CARRY SOULS OF FUTURE CHARANS/BARDS (CHILDREN OF THE GODDESS) WHO INHABIT THE TOWN OF DESHNOK. THESE KABAS (RATS) ARE HELD SACRED AND THEY MOVE FREELY IN THE TEMPLE PRECINCTS. ITS IS CONSIDERED HIGHLY AUSPICIOUS TO SIGHT A WHITE KABA.

THE TEMPLE HAS A RICHLY CARVED MARBLE ENTRANCE AND SUPERB SILVER DOORS WITH IMAGES OF HINDU DIVINITIES EMBOSSED ON THEM. THESE SILVER DOORS WERE DONATED BY MAHARAJA GANGA SINGHJI.

Camel Festival at a Glance
Why Camel Festival?, Why Camel Festival in proper Bikaner?, Importance of the Camel in the Cultural Life, Schedule of Camel Festival 2007, Camel Festival Images and Wallpapers
Bikaner The Most upcoming tourist destination
General Information
Sight Seeing :
Bhandeshwar Jain Temple & Laxminathji Temple, Wood Fossils, ShivBari Temple, National Research Centre on Camel, National Research Centre on Equines, Royal Cenotaphs At Devi Kund Sagar, Junagarh Fort, Prachina, Dr. L.P. Tessitoris Grave, Ganga Govt. Museum, Sadul Museum & lallgarh Palace Complex, Havelis of Bikaner
Excursions
Deshnok Karani Mata Temple, Gajner Palace & Wildlife Sanctuary, KolayatJi, Katariasar Village, Brahma Kumari Living Values Spiritual Museum, Meditation & Yoga Centre
Fairs & Festivals
Camel Festival, Karani Mata Fair, Gangaur Festival, Kapil Muni Fair, Kolayat
Camel Safari / Village Safaris Operations
Travel Information and Arts, Craft, Foods and Adventure in Bikaner
USTA Art, Shopping Corner, Food and Traditional Dishes, Bikaner's Jadau - Jewellery
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