Karni Mata Temple

temple in India

Karni Mata Temple (Hindi: करणी माता मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnoke, 30 km from Bikaner, in Rajasthan, India.

Karni Mata Temple
करणी माता मंदिर
Karni Mata Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictBikaner
DeityDurga
Location
LocationDeshnoke
StateRajasthan
CountryIndia
Karni Mata Temple is located in Rajasthan
Karni Mata Temple
Location in Rajasthan, India
Karni Mata Temple is located in India
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple (India)
Geographic coordinates27°47′26″N 73°20′27″E / 27.79056°N 73.34083°E / 27.79056; 73.34083
Architecture
Architectural typeRajput
CreatorMaharaja Ganga Singh
Completed15th - 20th century

The temple is famous for the approximately 25,000 black rats that live, and are revered in, the temple. These holy rats are called kabbas, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects. The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings, as well as curious tourists from around the world.[1]

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References

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  1. Rats. Dir. Morgan Spurlock. Perf. Dr. Michael Blum, Ed Sheehan, Bobby Corrigan . Discovery Channel, 2016. Netflix. Chapter: Temple of the Rats