Rat Temple India Tourism VR Map Locations

Deshnoke Deshnoke, Rajasthan 305001, India

The temple is famous for the approximately 25,000 black rats that live, and are revered, in the temple. These holy rats are called kabbas, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects. The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings, as well as curious tourists from around the world.

Link Location Gps 27.7909423

GPS Coordinates / 27.7909423,73.3410402

Shrines dedicated to rats are all over this rat temple

Gps Cordinates / 27.7906367,73.3413617 / 27.7906367,73.3413617 / 27.79082,73.34095 / 27.7909583,73.3409533

Gps Link Coordinates / Link 27.7906367 / Link 27.7906367 / Link 27.79082 / Link 27.7909583

Legend has it that Laxman, son of Karni mata, drowned in a pond in Kapil Sarovar in Kolayat Tehsil while he was attempting to drink from it. Karni Mata implored Yama, the god of death, to revive him. First refusing, Yama eventually relented, permitting Laxman and all of Karni Mata's male children to be reincarnated as rats.

Link Location Gps 73.340942

GPS Coordinates / 27.7911025,73.340942

Eating food that has been nibbled on by the rats is considered to be a "high honour". If one of them is killed, it must be replaced with another one made of solid silver.

Link Location Gps 27.7910083

GPS Coordinates / 27.7910083,73.3408467

Worship and Fair
The temple is opened to the public early in the morning at 04:00. Charan priests perform Mangla-Ki-Aarti and offer bhog (special food) in worship. Devotees make offerings to the rats, which roam about the temple in large numbers and are considered auspicious. There are two kinds of offerings made: the 'dwar-bhent' is attributed to the priests and the workers, while the 'kalash-bhent' is utilised for the temple maintenance and development.

Link Location Gps 73.3413806

GPS Coordinates / 27.7908367,73.3413806

Out of all of the thousands of rats in the temple, there are a few white rats, which are considered to be especially holy. They are believed to be the manifestations of Karni Mata herself and her four sons. Sighting them is a special blessing and visitors put in extensive efforts to bring them forth, offering prasad, a sweet holy food.

Link Location Gps 27.7909978

GPS Coordinates / 27.7909978,73.3413456

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Bhagat Palace reception area