Deity
Devi (Karni Mata)
Main deity
श्री करणी माता
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple is a Devi temple dedicated to Karni Mata, located in Deshnoke, Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The record notes a 15th-century era and Rajput architectural style, and the temple is widely known for its sacred rats.
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple
Temple Summary
Quick Facts
Pilgrimage Status
Major pilgrimage temple
Known for sacred rats
Architecture
Rajput style
Era: 15th Century
Location
Deshnoke, Bikaner, Rajasthan
India
Temple Profile
History and Significance
History
- Founded
- 15th Century AD
- Founder
- Maharaja Ganga Singh
- Construction
- Early 20th Century
- Karni Mata was a 15th-century female ascetic venerated as an incarnation of Goddess Durga who blessed the founders of Jodhpur and Bikaner. The current stone and marble structure was constructed in the early 20th century by Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. Solid silver gates and marble carvings front the shrine.
Significance
- Karni Mata Temple is famous worldwide as the 'Rat Temple', home to over 25,000 black rats known as 'Kabbas' that roam freely and are venerated by pilgrims. Believed to be reincarnated souls of Karni Mata's Depawat clan devotees, sighting a rare white rat is considered auspicious. Food touched by the rats is distributed to worshippers as sacred prasadam.
Temple Pilgrimage Summary
Pilgrim Guide
Before You Visit
Confirm timings on arrival
Listed darshan hours are 04:00–22:00 and marked approximate; confirm locally, especially on special days.
Be mindful inside the temple
The temple is known for sacred rats; walk carefully and follow any posted guidance from temple authorities.
Visit early for comfort
Early morning visits can help avoid crowds and heat, particularly in Rajasthan’s warmer seasons.
Follow temple rules
Observe queue systems, cleanliness instructions, and any restrictions on photography or offerings.
Plan local travel time
Deshnoke is in Bikaner district; keep buffer time for transit and entry during busy periods.
Temple Timings
Darshan Schedule
Opening timings
04:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Festivals
Temple Calendar Highlights
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Devi-related observances
The source record does not list festival names; devotees can check locally for special days dedicated to Karni Mata.
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Temple fair days
No festival calendar is provided in the record; inquire at the temple for any fair or special darshan arrangements.
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Seasonal celebrations
Seasonal events may be observed, but details are not included in the input record.
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Weekday mornings usually have shorter darshan queues than weekends.
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Carry a small cloth bag for footwear token and prasad containers.
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Aarti timings can shift on festival days, so check local notice boards.
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