SSC
INDIAN CULTURE
Question
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Yes
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No
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Karni Mata temple or the “temple of rats” is a very famous temple situated at Deshnoke which is 30 km away from Bikaner in Rajasthan, India. The temple is famous all over India for having 20, 000 black rats that lives in the temple and are revered.
Detailed explanation-2: -Karni Mata Temple is the only temple in the whole world that worships rats. It’s a Hindu place of worship that is dedicated to the 14th-century sage and mystic Karni Mata, or the ‘miracle’ Goddess. Karni Mata was a Hindu warrior, also known as Shri Karniji Maharaj.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Temple, which is a very famous holy shrine dedicated to Goddess Karni, a reincarnation of Maa Durga (Godess), is nestled in the small town of Deshnoke, 30 kms far from Bikaner in Rajasthan, the temple is a cozy home to over 20, 000 black rats that live, eat and are worshiped here.