Karni Mata Temple (A Unique Rat Temple) Near Bikaner

Visit a unique temple dedicated to rats that is situated just outside the city of Bikaner in the West Indian state of Rajasthan. The rats, over 25 000 of them, are worshipped here and regarded as the children of the Goddess Karni Mata. The solid silver doors of this temple are another major attraction. The doors have panels depicting scenes from the legends of the Goddess. Highlights • Around 25,000 rats that are fed, protected and worshipped in the temple • Rats can be seen here eating from huge metal bowls of milk, sweets and grains • Solid silver gates of the temple