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Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple
Location
Country: India
State: Rajasthan
District: Bikaner
Location: Deshnoke
Coordinates: 27°47′26″N 73°20′27″E / 27.79056°N 73.34083°E / 27.79056; 73.34083
Architecture and culture
Architectural styles: Rajput
History
Creator: Maharaja Ganga Singh

Karni Mata Temple (Hindi: करणी माता मंदिर) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata at Deshnoke, 30 km from Bikaner, in Rajasthan, India. It is also known as the Temple of Rats.

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.

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  • Deshnoke Karni Mata

    Marble carvings at The Temple.

  • White rat at the temple of Karni Mata

    White rat at the Karni Mata temple

  • Devotees performing aarti at Karni Mata Temple

    Devotees performing the aarti at Karni Mata Temple.

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