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Holy Pilgrimage – Temples in  Rajasthan State

 

Khudala Temple, Rajasthan

 

Khudala Temple is a Hindu temple located in the village of Khudala in Rajasthan, India.
Sorashah, the son of Ramdev of the Porval lineage and Naldhar built this temple. The inscription of the idol states that it was built in 1243 of the Vikram era. The idol is plastered. On the sixth day of the dark half of the month of Vaishakha, a flag is hoisted every year.

 

Kunjal Mata Temple, Rajasthan

 

Kunjal Mata Temple of goddess Kunjal is located in Deh  village of Jayal tehsil in Nagaur district of Rajasthan, India, and 1.3 km (1 mi) away from Deh's Bus Station on Nagaur-Ladnun National Highway-65.
Kunjal Mata  is kul devi of Pareek Brahmin's (Joshi Sakraniya and many other Pareek gotras).
Temple area is 38 Bigha.
It is A Historical Place  of Rajasthan.

 

Latiyal Mata Temple, Rajasthan

 

Latiyal Mata Temple is a goddess temple built in approximately 1500 CE located in Phalodi in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan, India, about 150 km from Jodhpur.

 

Mata Rani Bhatiyani

 

Mata Rani Bhatiyani is a temple in the village of Jasol
Jasol is near Balotra in Barmer District which is around 108km from Jodhpur.
Mata Rani Bhatiyani temple is located at Jasol village in Pachpadra Tehsil near Balotra town in Barmer district Rajasthan. It is famous for the miracles that the goddess Mata Rani Bhatiyani showers upon her followers... Mata Rani bhatiyani’s real name is Swarup Kanwar and she was the daughter of Jogidas Bhati, a Bhati rajput from Jaisalmer district.... she was married to Kalyan Singh ji, a Mahecha rathore chief from Jasol village...Due to the treachery of Kalyan Singh,s second wife, Swarup Kanwar,s son Lal Singh (laal banna) died at a young age.... this angered Rani Swarup Kanwar and she cursed the second wife of Kalyan Singh.... Rani Swarup Kanwar left this world for the heavenly abode due the shock of her son's untimely death.... After her death Mata Rani showed first miracle when a Dholi (singer) from her father's village,unknown of Mata Rani's demise, came to jasol to meet her.... and Mata Rani gave her darshan to that Dholi.... Ever since mata rani bhatiyani has blessed millions of her devotees and helped them in the difficult times.... her temple at jasol is full of devotees at all the times.... and specially on the 13th and 14 th day of Hindu lunar calendar... Mata Rani is always with those who Remember her and worship her.... Another huge mata rani bhatiyaani temple is located in jakhan village in osian tehsil, district jodhpur rajasthan, where devotees come in big numbers on 13 t day of Hindu months bhadrapad and maagh.... Mata Rani is worshipped in most parts of western Rajasthan and also in M.P, Maharashtra, Gujarat.... jai Maajisa for more info please log

 

Mehandipur Balaji Temple

 

Mehandipur Balaji Mandir (Hindi/Rajastani: मेहंदीपुर बालाजी मंदिर) located in the Indian state of Rajasthan is a mandir dedicated to the Hindu God Hanuman. The name Balaji is applied to Sri Hanuman in several parts of India because the childhood (Bala in Hindi or Sanskrit) form of the Lord is especially celebrated there.

Location

The temple is situated in Dausa district of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is 99 km from Jaipur and 40 km from Karauli and is quite close to the Bandikui railway station. The temple is located 3 km towards the right on the Jaipur - Agra national highway. This pilgrimage center is the roughly at the following distances from these places:

City	Km
Delhi	251
Jaipur	101
Agra	140
Alwar	80
Bharatpur	80
Shri Mahaveerji	49
Dausa	40
Hindaun	37
Mahwa	17
Bandikui	27
Lucknow	470
Chandigarh	520

 

Nandni Mata

 

Nandni Mata is a Hindu goddess. The name Nandni (sometimes written Nandini) is another name for Durga, which means "daughter".
Nandni Mata is also called Nandore Ma in the Vagadi language. According to ancient Hindu epics, Nandni Mata was a daughter of Yashoda in the Dvapara Yuga, and was killed by Kamsa. Mostly she is worshipped at the Navratri festival. Nandni Mata appears in several Vedic hymns and is also described in the eleventh chapter of the book Durga Saptmi. The hymn also associates her with Yashoda’s daughter.
Nandni Mata has been regarded as Mahakali Pavagadh of Gujarat in Vagad. An Adivasi folk dance called "garba" is also devoted to Nandni Mata. She is equally revered by Hindus, Jains and the Buddhists in the Vagad.
Nandni Mata Temple is very famous in the Banswara district of Rajasthan. It is 15 km from Banswara, situated on the state highway near Barodiya town. The main temple is located on top of the hills near Barodiya village in Vagad. Many myths and rituals centre on the black stone statue here some centuries ago which was later destroyed by demolishers, and is now replaced by the new beautiful idol

 

Nathdwara Temple, Rajasthan

 

Nathdwara is a town in Rajasthan state of western India. It is located in the Aravalli hills,  on the banks of the Banas River in Rajsamand District, 48 kilometres north-east of Udaipur.  This town is famous for its temple of Krishna which houses the idol of Shrinathji, a 14th century, 7-year old "infant"  incarnation of Krishna. The idol was originally worshipped at Mathura  and was shifted in the 1672 from Govardhan hill, near Mathura along holy river Yamuna after being retained at Agra for almost six months, in order to protect it from anti-Hindu fanatic iconoclastic Islamic policies of Mughal ruler Aurangzeb’s.  Literally, Nathdwara means ‘Gateway to Shrinathji’. Nathdwara is a significant Vaishnavite shrine pertaining to the Pushti Marg or the Vallabh Sampradaya or the Shuddha Advaita founded by Vallabha Acharya, revered mainly by people of Gujarat and Rajasthan,  among others. Vitthal Nathji, son of Vallabhacharya institutionalised the worship of Shrinathji at Nathdwara. Nathdwara town itself is popularly referred to as ‘Shrinathji’, after the presiding deity.

 

Shrinathji Temple

As per the religious myths, the shrine at Nathdwara was built in the 17th century at the spot as exactly ordained by Shrinathji himself The idol of the Lord Krishna was being transferred to a safer place from Vrindaban to protect it from the anti-Hindu, iconoclastic and barbarian destruction of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. When the idol reached the spot at village Sihad or Sinhad, the wheels of bullock cart in which the idol was being transported sank axle-deep in mud and could not be moved any farther. The accompanying priests realised that the particular place was the Lord's chosen spot and accordingly, a temple was built there under the rule and protection of the then Maharana Raj Singh of Mewar. Shrinathji Temple is also known as 'Haveli of Shrinathji’ (mansion)

Geography and Transport

Nathdwara is located at 24.93°N 73.82°E.  It has an average elevation of 585 metres (1919 ft). Located just 48 km north-east of Udaipur in Rajasthan, this town is easily reached by air, road or nearest rail-head. A steady stream of pilgrims has ensured a plentiful supply of transport and accommodation at Nathdwara. It is set amid idyllic hills. The temple town is also connected to nearest rail head Mavli Junction which is 28 km from Nathdwara. Mavli Jn is located on Udaipur City- Chittaurgarh Section of NWR. Recently, BG line has been extended from Mavli Jn to Maniana a village located between Mavli Jn and Nathdwara. However, there is no daily trains on mavli Jn- Maniana (Nathdwara Road section). The nearest Airport is Maharana Pratap Airport, Dabok (Udaipur) located at a distance of 56 km via Mavli Jn.

The Town

Nathdwara town is also famous as the Apollo of Mewar. In the town of Nathdwara, Shrinathji temple is the centre of attraction, but the town is also famous for its 'pichhwai' paintings, handmade terracottas, ivory articles and milk-made sweets During the times of Holi, Diwali and Janmashtmi, people throng in large numbers. Apart from festivals like Holi and Janmashtmi, Annakutta (Linked to Krishna lifting Govardhana Hill) is a major festival that is celebrated in the temple. Nathdwara is known for Pichwais (Large paintings on cloth depicting legends from the life of Lord Krishna ) and Haweli music (devotional music, akin to dhrupad singing with composition meant for various seasons, festivals and sections of the day).
Nathdwara has a small, but throbbing township around the temple. It is famous for its 'Pichwai Paintings', with Krishna in the centre of various raas-lila (pictures depicting godly acts, instances and dances) and is recognised for profuse use of pure gold color.

Artists of Nathdwara

Nathdwara Artists are a group of artists working around the precincts of the famous Nathdwara temple in Rajasthan. They are noted for Rajasthani-style paintings, called "Pichwai Paintings", belonging to the Mewar School. The paintings revolve around the image of Shrinathji, the enigmatic black-faced figure of Krishna, who is shown holding up Mount Govardhan. Several authoritative books have been published on this subject.
Apart from Pichwai Paintings, the artists also produce small-scale paintings on paper. Themes from Krishna legend predominate. Mentioned under notable citizens are some of the famous artists who have won accolades/awards in the past

 

Neemach Mata Temple, Rajasthan

 

Neemach Mata Temple is located on a hill on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan. This temple is located on a green hill in the Dewali (pronounced Dey-vaa-lee) area of Udaipur. It has both stairs and uphill slope walk way to climb, which is around 900 Metres long. It enshrines the stone idol of Neemach Mata Devi. There is also an idol of Lord Ganesh and three west facing lions of stone. One can have very beautiful view of whole city and it's lakes from the temple as well as while climbing. The walk is pollution-free as no vehicles can enter in the hill boundary.

 

 

Nimbo Ka Nath Mahadev Temple

 

Nimbo Ka Nath Mahadev Temple is a Shiva temple situated on Falna to Sanderao route in Pali district in Rajasthan state in India. There is a myth which says that Pandavas stayed here with mother Kunti during the exile. Kunti used to worship Shiva at this place.

Fairs

Fairs are held here every year on the eve of Shivratri and Baisakhi Purnima which are attended by thousands pf people

Falna is a town in Pali District in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an important railway station on Ahmedabad-Jaipur railway line. Falna is 75 km from the district headquarter of Pali.
Falna is the nearest railhead to famous Ranakpur temples. The temples are 35 km from Falna. In Falna itself the Jain Golden Temple is a visitor attraction. 

Jain Golden Temple, Falna, Rajasthan

 

Falna is a town in Pali District in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is an important railway station on Ahmedabad-Jaipur railway line. Falna is 75 km from the district headquarter of Pali.
Falna is the nearest railhead to famous Ranakpur temples. The temples are 35 km from Falna. In Falna itself the Jain Golden Temple is a visitor attraction

 

Falna Jain golden temple is a temple built at Falna near the famous Jain temple Ranakpur (Rajasthan). It is the first Jain golden temple that has been built in the country by the Jain community of Falna in Rajasthan (near Ranakpur). The specialty of the temple is that about 90 kg. of gold was donated by the people of the Jain community in the local region for the adoration of temple dome and idol. Shri Bhairon Singh Shekhawat, Vice-President of India inaugurated the temple and joined the installation ceremonies along with other celebrities. It is owned by the Jain Shwetambar Sangh of Khudala. It is a major attraction for Pilgrims. The temple belongs to Shri Shankeshwar Parshwanath Bhagwan. "Kanch Mandir" located below the main temple is also good where the walls are covered with small sizes of mirrors. Though it is small, but it is a beautiful place.

Places of worship

• Shri Nimbeshwar Mahadev Mandir - Holy pilgrimage for Hindu
• Shri Jain Golden Temple
• Shri Sonana Khetlaji Mandir in Sarangwas
• Shri Saraswati Mandir in Khudala Govt. School
• Shanishwar temple, khudala
• Shri Neelkanth Mahadev Mandir - Hindu Holy Pilgrimage
• Shri Chandra Bholeshwar Mahadev Mandir - Falna Station
• jatpatia balaji Temple Falna
• Shri Korta Tirth Jain Mandir, Bamnera
• Shri Kedareshwar Mandir, Bamnera

Besides these there are many Jain Temples and Hindu Temples. The names of the Jain Temples in Falna is given below in "Jainism" sub-section. There is one mosque also near the railway crossing. Muslim & Hindu other cast for dargah hazrat ladhi jodhh baba (R.A.)from.bedal to bali road BALI & FALNA se 8 km

Places of interest

The Jain Golden Temple in Falna is well known and popular among tourists. The temple was built with 100 kg of gold donated by the Jain temple community of Falna. The entire temple structure is coated with this gold. The main idol is made of black granite.
Another temple, Nimbo Ka Nath Mahadev Temple, situated on the road to Sanderao, is worth a visit. There are many other places of interest (mostly temples) which includes Khareshwarji, Ambaji Mandir, Shitla Mata Mandir, Chandrabholeshwar Mahadev Mandir, Shani Maharaj Mandir Hanuman Mandir, Nilkanth Mahadev Mandir, Pashupatinath Shiv Mandir, Baba Ramdev Mandir etc..
Apart from Ranakpur, few other Jain temples are Astapadh Jain Tirth, Sai Dham at Rani Station, Rajasthan, Shri Parswanath Jain Tirth, Varkana, etc. There are large green grounds and high mountains like Jadri, Khudala, Dhani, Shree Sela, Narlai, Rani, Rajasthan, Sadri.
Also we have few nearby place like Jawai Bandh for sight seeing. Sumerpur and Sheoganj which are also nearby to Jawai Bandh a next station to Falna are a market place for wholesalers and retailers.

 

 

Pallu Wali Mata

 

Pallu Wali Mata is an Indian temple located in Pallu, Tehsil Rawatsar, Hanumangarh District, Rajasthan. Shri Maa Brahmani's Temple is situated at Brahmani mata is known as Pallu wali mata.

This Shakti Peeth is surrounded by sand dunes & is a place where MATA BRAHMANI Mela takes place during Navaratras. This historic temple is situated on ancient fort Kalloor in village Pallu and is around 100 Kms. from district headquarter on Hanumangarh - Kishangarh Mega Highway. Deru is an instrument alike Damru where upon bhagats sing bheints before Maa at Pallu Darbar where Maa in ..

 

Panchayati Hall Temple, Rajasthan

 

Panchayati Hall is a Hindu temple devoted to the goddess Durga and Lord Shiva, located in Jaipur .

History
After Partition of India (1947), most of the Khudabadi Sindhi Swarankar families migrated from Pakistan and settled in Jaipur, India. In early 1948, Shri Jhamandas F. Purswani and Shri Tikamdas Bhojraj Purswani of Khudabadi Sindhi Swarankar came to know that there was a Nawab Moassam Ali Khan's stable for his horses, in Nawab Ki Haveli at Vidyadhar Ka Rasta (Jaipur). It was being used by a local who had started operating a small flour mill there; the Nawab fled to Pakistan, immediately after partition. Although, the whole property including the stable was taken over by then Deputy Custodian of Evacuee Property and the Nawab was declared "Evacuee", his relatives were harassing the mill operator. Shri Jhamandas Purswani and Shri Tikamdas Purswani contacted him, gave him 500 rupees (a laruge amount at that time) from their pockets and got possession of the premises.
They shifted the ten families from refugee camp to the stable. Afterward, they acquired the whole stable through the Department of Custodian Evacuees Properties to avoid any harassment. In 1950, the Department fixed the rent ranging from Rs. 0.25 to Rs. 1 per month, which the refugees started paying after obtaining the official receipt of the payments. The ground floor of the haveli was the stable, consisting of about thirty rooms of comfortable area and a huge open ground in the center. Steadily, Khudabadi Sonara families of weaker section started occupying the rooms one by one until all the rooms were in community possession.
All of a sudden, the whole property (including the stable) was released from the Department of Custodian Evacuee's possession in 1957-58, and the Nawab again became the full owner on the pretext that he had given his property to his adopted son, Abdul Kader, around 11 January 1961. Again, the refugee residents of the stable through the president of Puj Khudabadi Sonara Panchayat (Jaipur), Shri Manghoomal Kimatrai Ganvani and leaders of the community submitted their petition to the Minister, Relief and Rehabilitation on 7 January 1963 arguing that the whole property of the Nawab was gifted to Nawab Mumtaz Uddolah through a covenant of the Ruler of the erstwhile Jaipur State in lieu of his services rendered to the Ruler of erstwhile Jaipur for his residence only (this stable being part of this residence), and non-transferability was one of the pre-requisite conditions. The residents won the case and lived there peacefully since then.

Construction of Panchayati Hall

In the meantime, Shri Jhamandas Purswani, Shri Tikamdas Purswani and Shri Parmanand Menghraj Vasnani started thinking about the construction of a panchayati hall. In 1951, they started sending messages for this to the community members who were living in overseas. The response was very positive, but they had problems sending the funds due to foreign exchange restrictions and advised discussing the matter with their embassies in New Delhi. Shri Jhamandas Purswani went to New Delhi and approached the Sindhi leader Dr. Choithram Gidwani, who knew him very well since the days of freedom movements, in Hyderabad. Choithram solved the problem with the assistance of Ministry Of External Affairs of India. Khudabadi Sonara community members who were living overseas gave their contributions to Indian embassies in their countries and Shri Jhamandas Purswani collected the funds from the ministry. Three thousand rupees came from Indonesia and about 2,000 came from other countries. A small portion of the collection was used in construction of the Panchayati Hall and the temple of Goddess Durga at open ground of Navab Ki Haveli, Vidhyadhar Ka Rasta (Jaipur), where a deity of Lord Shiva was placed. The balance amount of collection was kept for helping widows and weaker section of the community.

Handing over of Panchayati Hall

Shri Jhamandas F. Purswani, Shri Tikamdas B. Purswani and Shri Parmanand Menghraj Vasnani handed over the Panchayati Hall and the Temple of Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva to Dr. Udharam Jhamandas Purswani, the president of Puj Khudabadi Sonara Panchayat, Jaipur for the activities of Puj Panchayat and other social functions. Earlier, Gursahib Jealal and (after his demise) his son Gursahib Devidas used to perform Navratra Jagran and Havan in the temple of Goddess Durga, in the Panchayati Hall. This Panchayati Hall and the temples are still in existence at Navab Ki Haveli, Vidhyadhar Ka Rasta, Jaipur. The Khudabadi Sonara community looks at the Panchayati Hall with reverence and respects it as a Hindu temple devoted to Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva. The Panchayati Hall is a Heritage and a Memorable Treasure of Khudabadi Sonara Community and Puj Khudabadi Sonara Panchayat (Reg.), Jaipur.

 

Paraheda Shiv Mandir, Rajasthan

Paraheda shiv mandir is situated at near Partapur town in Gadhi tahsil of Banswara. It is 25 km from Banswara district of Rajasthan state of India. The temple is known for its old and fine sculptures.
Many people come here for worship of Shiv Bhagvan. There is wrecked nandi’s idol in front of temple. Arthuna famous for Shiv Manidr is 12-15 K.M. far from here. Arthuna was capital of VAGAD. Paraheda village is known as ‘PARENDA’. There are several small Shiv mandeer and ragged hospices around paraheda shiv mandeer.

 

Parshuram Mahadev Temple

 

Parshuram Mahadev Temple is a Shiva temple in Desuri tehsil in Pali district of Rajasthan state in India . It is said that Parshuram, the sixth manifestation of Lord Vishnu, made the cave with his axe and used to worship the lord Shiva at this serene place in the foothills of the Aravalis mountain range. The cave, 3,995 feet above sea-level, has naturally made figures of Lord Ganesh and Lord Shiva and also has nine Kunds which never go dry. The place is 14 km from Sadri town.

Fairs

Fairs are organised here twice a year. On the Shravan Shukla Sastami and Saptami (6th and 7th) usually falling in August/September a large fair held.
Some social organisations, notably Amar Ganga Charitable Trust, have been arranging food and lodging facilities for the past many years. The trust also organises 'Sangeet Sandhya' (musical nights) during fairs where local artists sing devotional songs. According to an estimate, around 900,000 people visit the holy place every year.

Access

The vehicle from Sadri drops the traveler near a kund ([pond). From there it is 2 km walking distance through a hilly narrow path to reach the top, and from the top there are around 400 narrow steps to reach the natural cavern.

 

Punrasar Balaji, Rajasthan

 

'Punrasar Balaji is a very pious place for the devotees of Lord Shri Hanumanji.

Location

This Holy place is surrounded by the Sand Dunes is about 50 km from Bikaner city. Besides the main Temple, one ancient but original statue of Hanuman Ji with the old tree of "Khejdi"
Punrasar town is a part of district Bikaner in Rajasthan and it is situated on the Jaipur -Bikaner highway. It is at a distance of 72 kilometers from Bikaner(57 km Bikaner - Seruna), 60 kilometers from Shri Dungargarh (45 km Shri Dungargarh to Seruna), 15.00 km Seruna to Shri Punrasarji .
Shri Punrasar Balaji is an awaken Hanumanji place - Hanumanji Balaji has proven his might to his devotees, many times. Devotees throng to this seat of Shri Hanumanji Balaji throughout the year. This temple has a very ancient history.

History

Once a terrible famine had struck this area in the year 1774. During the famine period, people started fleeing from this land in search of food and wages. Like the others, Jairam Dass Bothra of Punrasar also went to Punjab, to bring the grain.When he was leaving from Punrasar with laden sacks on camel cart. His camel's leg suddenly got broken and the poor animal was unable to walk / push the cart. Jairam Dass convinced his colleagues to go back to the village and went to sleep. Suddenly he felt as if someone was calling him, when awake, he looked here and there but could not find any one. So he went to sleep again, but he then heard same sound. And again he could not find anyone. He was surprised. He remembered Lord Hanumanji and said with folded hands, Whoever is there please appear? Who are you? . Then Hanumanji appeared as chief monk (pandit)and said "hey devotee I know that you're in trouble, but as from now on all your troubles are solved". By saying this he pointed out to the Hanumanji statue lying under the khejri tree and asked jairam dass to take the statue with him and establish it in the village and then your all trouble will solved. Then jairam dass told the pandit (Hanumanji) that his camel's leg is broken so he can't move on. Then the monk said don't worry your camel is alright. Jairam was astonished to see that his camel was fine and ready to go, He took the Hanumanji's statue with him and established it under the khejri tree. From then on for so many years the family members of Jairam Dass Bothra are taking care of the temple. Bothras belong to the Jain community but here they are worshiping Shri balaji with all due respect and immense faith in the lord. As the balaji himself had directed Jairam Dass that he himself or his family member would take care of the deity, and not to take help of any one else.
Please remember that any kind of "prashad" that one gets from the temple or one has offered to Shri Punrasar Balaji has to be consumed within the periphery of the temple itself. Do not try to check the power of Shri Punrasarji by trying to take the prashad outside the place, it may lead to some untoward situation.
Though the temple is in a deliberate state as some legal issues are going on for some last 25 years but do visit the temple and attend the 'aarti'.
"Mandir Shri Punrasar Hanumanji Pujari Trust" Village Punrasar, Dist. Shri Dungargarh (Bikaner), Rajasthan. Phone > 01565-215077

 

 

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