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A wonderful pilgrim centre which symbolises national
unity and communal harmony as devotees of all religions come here to
pay homage.
The majestic Shri Ramdev temple at Ramdevra, Runicha, 13 kms from
Pokram in Jaisalmer district, houses the shrine of Ramdev. He is
believed to have been incarnated on earth for the benefit of
humanity and was born in the houses of Ajmalji in the Tomar Rajput
family.
Since childhood, he performed many miracles ans won the hearts of
the people. He also performed a miracle before him. He is also
believed to have killed a domon called Bhairav.
Ramdevji chose Ramadevra as the place where he attained a Samadhj
and went into a divine state of meditation. Nevertheless many people
claim to have seem him on horse-back.
Fairs are held here twice a year when people flock to the temple and
chant the glory of Ramsa Pir, so that their prayers may be answered.
Many cultural events are also organised during this fair.
Karni Mata Temple, Deshnok
The Karni Mata temple, 30 kms from Bikaner, is dedicated to an
early fifteenth century mystic who was considered to be a
reincarnation of goddess Durga.
The specially of the temple is that it is inhabited by legions of
brown rats which scurry around the complex without aby fear. The
rats are believed to be respositories of the souls of dead charans,
the traditional bards.
Devotees offer milk, grains and sweets to these rats during the time
to aarti. There are so many rats on the floor that people have to
watch where they step. Sighting a while mouse is considered
auspicious. It is believed that the Maharaja of Bikaner had a vision
in which the goddess asked him to protect the rats and for this
reason, there is bronze wiremesh across the temple.
Bikaner's ruler Ganga Singh had the whole temple built in marble.
The domes of the temple are made of silver and gold. The manadap and
the panels above the image are also golden. Devotees place offerings
in silver and gold when their prayers are answered.
The elaborate works on the main gate of the temple is a tribute to
the fine craftsmanship of the artisans of those days. On the
occasion of Navratri, this temple hosts a fair which attracts hordes
of pilgrims from places far the near.
Shri Mahavirji Temple
This Digember Jain piligram centre is 90 Kms by rail from
sawai Madhopur on the Delhi-Mumbai Broad gauge route. The main
temple is in side in inclouser known as katla. Accourdinfg to a
legend , status of Shri Mahavirji, the 24th Jain tirthankar, was
unearthed by a cowherd a few hundred years back. The place, in due
course of time, become a pilgrim centre and attracts Jains far and
wide.
The temple of Shri Mahawirji combines the modem & ancient style of
architecture. It is raised on hung platfrom and is built mostly of
white sandstone. The main Chattries are visiable from a distance and
are built of red sandstone. The walls of the temple are illustrated
with carvings of religious scenes.
A man stambh (Tower) Made of marble is installed in front of the
main temple. Devotees pay specail homage at this point their Chattri
is also erected bearing the footprints of Shri Mahavirji. An annual
fair is also held here which attracts Minas, Gujars Jains , and
people of other communities in large numbers. The fair last for the
five days and ends with a colourfull Rathan yatra.
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