Kshemkari Mata Temple
Kshemkari Mata temple[1] is an old temple of Mother Goddess Kshemkari, also known as Khimaj Mata [2] situated on a [mountain], located at Latitude 24.998°N and Longitude 72.239°E, in Bhinmal, Jalore District of Rajasthan. It is 25 km from Sundha Mata Temple. Khimaj Mata was a Kuldevi of Solanki Rajput.[3][4]
| Kshemkari Mata Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jalore |
| Deity | Kshemkari Devi |
| Location | |
| Location | Bhinmal |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
Location in Rajasthan Kshemkari Mata Temple (India) | |
| Geographic coordinates | 24°59′53″N 72°14′20″E / 24.998°N 72.239°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | unknown |
| Completed | unknown |
History edit
It is believed that Jagdham or Jaga, the Pratihara ruler of Kashmir, was suffering from leprosy. While on pilgrimage he was brought to Shrimal Patan(now Bhinmal). While he was resting in Naga Baba's garden, which was south of Bhinmal, a dog was rolling in the mud of the river in Naga Baba's garden,Went to the king and jumped. Due to this, some particles of wet soil fell on the king's feet and he saw that wherever the soil fell, that place became free from leprosy. At that time the king was bathed in the mud of that well, then the king got relief from leprosy and his body became strong. At that time Jaga, the ruler of Pratihara, was accepted as the ruler of Bhinmal. From then on, Mata Kshemankari became the family deity of the Pratiharas.King Jaga repaired the pond and built a huge and strong city wall. In the 12th century, the Deora Chauhans defeated the Pratiharas and drove them away, after which only the Chauhan rulers remained in Bhinmal.[5]
See also edit
- Sundha Mata Temple
- 72 Jinalaya Temple
References edit
- ^ "जन-जन की आस्था का केन्द्र क्षेमंकरी माता मंदिर, श्रद्धालुओं की रेलमपेल". Patrika. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "भजनों में गाई खिमज माता की महिमा, आज रवाना होगा संघ". Bhaskar. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Solanki Rajput History - Rajputana". 22 May 2015. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
Khimaj Mata or Goddess Kshemkalyani is the Kuldevi of Solanki Rajputs.
- ^ "Khimaj Mata(solanki Rajput Kuldevi Mandir)". templesofindia.org. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
- ^ Kumar, Sarvan (23 July 2023). "Temple of Kshemankari Mata and Khimaj Mataji ka history क्षेमंकरी माताओं और खीमज माताजी का मंदिर का इतिहास जाने पीछे का रहस्य". Jalore News Today (in Hindi). Retrieved 8 January 2024.
External links edit
- https://www.bhaskar.com/local/rajasthan/pali/bhinmal/news/less-installation-in-devi-temples-including-kshemankari-mata-temple-devotees-will-not-be-able-to-see-without-masks-127822740.html
- https://www.bhaskar.com/amp/news/latest-bhinmal-news-022502-1664182.html