Of the thousands of kābā rats in the temple, there are a few white kābā, which are considered to be especially holy. They are believed to be the manifestations of Karni Mata herself and her four nephews.

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Apr 15, 2010 · Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats. According to legend, the rat temple near Bikaner dates back to the 1400s, when Karni Mata, an incarnation of the god...

Jan 17, 2014 · Far from being regarded as vermin, the rats are venerated as the holy descendants of Karni Mata, who was worshipped as an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Durga during the 15th century.

Feb 6, 2014 · The Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke — about 20 minutes from Bikaner, Rajasthan — holds two main legends spun around the mysterious worship of rats. According to one, a 20,000 strong army fled battle and went running to the Karni Mata Temple. The temple spared their lives, but banished the cowards to live in the temple as rats.

Feb 24, 2025 · Discover the unique tradition of Karni Mata Temple, home to 25,000 revered rats. Explore the Karni Mata Temple's captivating spiritual legacy.

Apr 29, 2013 · Deep in the Thar desert, a temple crawling with thousands of holy rats. No shoes are allowed in the Karni Mata Temple, where the skittering claws of one of its numerous rats over bare toes is...

May 3, 2024 · Visitors from all over India leave their shoes at the door as they enter to pay homage to the 20,000 rats that make the temple their home. There is a legend about a 14th century mystic matriarch, Karni Mata, who was considered the incarnation of Durga, the goddess of power and victory.

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The Karni Mata temple in Deshnok, is home to 25,000 holy rats. Read more about my visit to this unique temple in India.