DESHNOK - RATS IN KARNIMATA TEMPLE

But in one temple, they are held in high esteem, rather being passed for the objects of worship. Ironical it appears they neither harm anyone nor carry away the edibles and pooja materials brought by devotees. Their images adorn the temple walls, and visitors raise their hands at their sight. Their scampering and squeaking in side the garbhagriha is not treated as nuisance, but allowed it with full gratification. All because of a bizarre belief. For what and where read now.

Among many quixotic beliefs the worship of Karni Mata at Deshnok tops the list. She is the household deity of Rathors- the royal family of Bikaner and they endowed the temple with costly things such as massive silver gates worth millions. They are intricately carved and elegantly designed by the experts. The facade of thus white marble temple is breath taking that its sculptured beautification detains devotees long. The temple's wall panels too display exquisite crafts-manship. The bounty of the royalty strike the - eye from the Paraphernalia used for regular worship. 

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