In summer the timing of Karni Mata temple - Opening time is at 4:00 AM and closing time is at night 9:00 PM .
In winter opening time for temple is 5:00 AM and closing time is at night 9:00 PM.
Different Aarti of Karni Mata
Mangla Aarti morning 4.30 AM
Bhog Aarti morning 8:00 AM
Shringar Aarti Evening 3:45 PM
Sandhya Aarti Evening 7:00 PM
Shayan Aarti Night 9:00 PM
Fairs
Karni Mata Fair is held twice a year in Deshnok .
According to Hindu calendar , the first fair is held in Chaitra Navratras (March-April)
And the second fair is held in Ashwin Navratras (Sep-Oct)
How to reach at Karni Mata temple
There is a frequency of regular buses from Jodhpur and Bikaner . For a comfortable journey , one can easily get taxis from any where in Rajasthan .
Karni Mata is one of the most popular and strangest temple in India . This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata , which is located at a small town named Deshnok , It is about 30 km away from Bikaner in the state of Rajasthan . This temple is famous as the temple of Rats .
Karni Mata Temple
History of Karni Mata
Traditionally it is believed that Karni Mata was born in Charan caste , in 14th century (though the date of birth and death remain unknown 2nd oct 1387 death 23 march 1538) . She is regarded as the reincarmation of the goddess Durga . The royal families of Jodhpur and Bikaner officially worship her .
It is said that durring her existance she performed many miracles ,She lived vertuous life and served poors and oppressed of all communities .
Story of Karni Mata and Rats in the temple
Rats temple Karni Mata
As per the stories , once when her youngest son drawned in lake Karni Mata asked Yama to bring him back to life . But Yama denied to do so . Thus Karni Mata being an incarnation of goddess Durga Restored his life.
It is believed that the rats living i the temple are the incarnation of her family members . In Deshnok there are around 600 families known as the descendent of Karni Mata .
About Temple
The temple was built by Maharaja Ganga Singhji of Bikaner , which date back to 15th century . There is beautiful marble facade in the temple which has solid silver doors . Which are made in Mughal Rajput architecture style . The silver doors were donated by Maharaj Gaj Singhji on his visit to temple .
The temple contains foot prints of Mataji so symbolize her visit to the place , there is idol of Karni Mata holdin Trishul and Mukut surrounded by the rats . She refered to as an Nari Bai .
It is believed that there are 20,000 rats living in the temple . Out of all thousands of rats there are few white rats which are treated as holy and protected here and rats are known as KABAS , they are fed , grains,milk and coconut shells. It is regarded as auspecius if a white rat runs across ones feet .
