Karni Mata Temple — History, Darshan Timings, How to Reach & Travel Guide
A unique temple famed for its resident population of sacred rats, revered by devotees as blessed.
1. About Karni Mata Temple
Location: Deshnoke, Bikaner district, Rajasthan
State: Rajasthan
Deity: Karni Mata
Category: Temple
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2. History of Karni Mata Temple
Karni Mata Temple is dedicated to a 15th-century mystic revered as an incarnation of the goddess Durga. The temple is famous worldwide for the thousands of rats that live within its premises and are treated as sacred, considered to be reincarnated devotees according to local legend.
3. Darshan Timings
Open from around 4:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
4. How to Reach
Deshnoke is about 30 km from Bikaner, which has its own airport and railway station.
5. Nearby Places
Bikaner Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and the Thar Desert.