General Information
| S. No. | Folk Goddess’s name | Birth Place | Main Temple | Fair | Clan Goddess of following (Kul Devi) | Tutelary Goddess of following (Ishta Devi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karni Mata | Suwap Village (Phalodi) | Deshnoke (Bikaner) | Rathore Dynasty (Bikaner) | ||
| 2 | Jeen Mata | Raiwasa (Sikar) | Chauhan Dynasty | |||
| 3 | Sakrai Mata | Udaipurwati (Jhunjhunu) | Khandelwal | Chauhan Dynasty | ||
| 4 | Ashapura Mata | Nadol (Pali) | Chauhan Dynasty and Bissa Brahmin | |||
| 5 | Aai Mata | Bilara (Jodhpur) | Sirvi Community | |||
| 6 | Sachchiyay Mata | Osian (Jodhpur) | Oswal (Baniya) and Kharra (Marwar) | |||
| 7 | Latiyal Mata | Phalodi | Kalla Brahmin | |||
| 8 | Chamunda Mata | Mehrangarh (Jodhpur) | ||||
| 9 | Tanot Mata | Tanot (Jaisalmer) | ||||
| 10 | Swangiya Mata | Bhadariya (Jaisalmer) | Bhati Dynasty (Jaisalmer) | |||
| 11 | Sundha Mata | Sundha Mountain, Jaswantpura Hills, Bhinmal (Jalore) | ||||
| 12 | Sheetala Mata | Chaksu (Jaipur) | Chaitra Krishna Ashtami | |||
| 13 | Kaila Devi | Trikoot Mountain (Karauli) | Chaitra Shukla Ashtami | Jadon Dynasty (Karauli) | ||
| 14 | Brahmani Mata | Sorsan (Baran) | Magh Shukla Saptami | |||
| 15 | Awari Mata | Nikumbh Village, Bari Sadri Tehsil (Chittorgarh) | ||||
| 16 | Barali/Badli Mata | Akola Village, Bhopalsagar Tehsil (Chittorgarh) | ||||
| 17 | Mahamaya | Mavli (Udaipur) | ||||
| 18 | Ambika Mata | Jagat Village, Girwa Tehsil (Udaipur) | ||||
| 19 | Amaj Mata | Rinchhed (Rajsamand) | ||||
| 20 | Tripur Sundari | Umrai Village, Banswara Tehsil (Banswara) | ||||
| 21 | Mata Rani Bhatiyani | Jogidas (Jaisalmer) | Jasol Village, Pachpadra Tehsil (Balotra) | Bhadrapada Shukla Trayodashi | ||
| 22 | Rani Sati | Jhunjhunu | Bhadrapada Amavasya | |||
| 23 | Narayani Mata | Barwa Hill (Alwar) | Nai Caste | |||
| 24 | Kaivay Mata | Kinsaria (Didwana-Kuchaman) | Dahiya Rajput | |||
| 25 | Bhanwal Mata | Bhanwal Village (Nagaur) | ||||
| 26 | Harshad Mata | Abhaneri (Dausa) | ||||
| 27 | Nagnechi Mata | Nagana (Balotra) | Rathore Dynasty | |||
| 28 | Jamwai Mata | Jamwaramgarh (Jaipur) | Kachwaha Dynasty | |||
| 29 | Shila Mata | Amer (Jaipur) | Kachwaha Dynasty (Amer) | |||
| 30 | Brahmani Mata | Pallu (Hanumangarh) | ||||
| 31 | Barwadi Mata | Chittorgarh | Sisodia (Guhil) Dynasty (Mewar) | |||
| 32 | Bungri Mata | Kharnal (Nagaur) | ||||
| 33 | Rani Rupade | Nakoda Village, Sindhari Tehsil (Balotra) | ||||
| 34 | Chhink Mata | Jaipur | Magh Shukla Saptami | |||
| 35 | Dhaulagarh Devi | Bahatu Kalan (Alwar) | From Vaishakha Krishna Panchami to Ekadashi | |||
| 36 | Ban Mata | Chittorgarh | Guhil Dynasty (Mewar) | |||
| 37 | Awar Mata | Jaisalmer | Bhati Dynasty (Jaisalmer) | |||
| 38 | Jwala Mata | Jobner (Jaipur) | Khangarot branch of Kachwaha Dynasty | |||
| 39 | Dadhimati Mata | Goth Manglod Village (Nagaur) | Dadhich Brahmin | |||
| 40 | Kanthesari Mata | Tribal (Adivasi) | ||||
| 41 | Rajeshwari Mata | Bharatpur | Jat Dynasty (Bharatpur) | |||
| 42 | Bhadana Mata | Kota | ||||
| 43 | Markandi Mata | Nimaj (Pali) | ||||
| 44 | Kshemkari/Khimel Mata | Bhinmal (Jalore) | ||||
| 45 | Jiladi mata | Behror (Alwar) | ||||
| 46 | Nakati Mata | Jai Bhawanipura (Jaipur) | ||||
| 47 | Vakal Mata | Veeratra (Barmer) | ||||
| 48 | Adhar Devi/Arbud Mata | Mount Abu (Sirohi) | ||||
| 49 | Ghevar Mata | Rajsamand | ||||
| 50 | Jal Devi | Sansera (Rajsamand) | ||||
| 51 | Piplad Mata | Unwas (Rajsamand) | ||||
| 52 | Bramar Mata | Chhoti Sadri (Pratapgarh) | ||||
| 53 | Pipla Mata | Osian (Jodhpur) | ||||
| 54 | Temderai Mata | Deshnoke (Bikaner) | ||||
| 55 | Hinglaj Mata | Lasbela (Pakistan) |
Detailed Information
1. Karni Mata
| Birth | 𑇐 Suwap Village, Phalodi (Rajasthan) 𑇐 She was born into a Charan family. |
| Childhood Name | Riddhi Bai |
| Other Name | Beard bearing old lady (Dadhi wali dokri) |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Deshnoke, Bikaner District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Maharaja Surat Singh of Bikaner. ➥ The temple’s current form was given by Ganga Singh. ➥ Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh of Alwar offered a canopy (Chhatr) to this temple. ➥ This temple is also known as the “Temple of Rats” (Chuho ka mandir). ➥ The white rats found in this temple are called “Kaba”, and seeing them is considered auspicious. ➥ Two vessels named Sawan and Bhado are kept in this temple. |
| Symbol | Sanwali or Eagle |
| Features | 𑇐 She resided at the Nehriji temple in Deshnok (Bikaner). (Nehri = Churning stick) 𑇐 She worshipped Temderai Mata, whose temple is also located in Deshnok (Bikaner). 𑇐 She is the tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Rathore dynasty of Bikaner. 𑇐 She laid the foundation of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. 𑇐 Bikaner was founded with her blessings. |
2. Jeen Mata
| Other Name | Goddess of bees (Madhumakkhiyon ki devi) |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Raiwasa Village, Danta Ramgarh Tehsil, Sikar District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by the feudal lord (Saamant) Hattad Mohil during the reign of Chauhan king Prithviraj-I. ➥ Aurangzeb offered a canopy (Chhatr) to this temple. ➥ The central government sends ghee to this temple. |
| Features | 𑇐 She is the tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Chauhan dynasty. 𑇐 Her folk song is the longest folk song in Rajasthan, sung by Kanphate Jogis with a ‘damru and sarangi’. 𑇐 Near her temple is also the temple of her brother Harsh (Rewasa), which was built by the Chauhan king Guvak-I. |
3. Sakrai Mata
| Other Name | Shakambhari Mata |
| Main Temple | Udaipurwati, Jhunjhunu District (Rajasthan) |
| Other Temple | Sambhar, Jaipur (Rajasthan) Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh) |
| Features | 𑇐 She is the tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Chauhans. 𑇐 She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Khandelwals. |
4. Ashapura Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Nadol, Pali District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Lakshmanraj Chauhan of Nadol. |
| Other Temple | Modra Village, Jaswantpura Tehsil, Jalore District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | 𑇐 She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Chauhan and Bissa Brahmins. 𑇐 When worshipping her, women cover their faces with a veil and do not apply henna to their hands. |
5. Aai Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Bilara, Jodhpur District (Rajasthan) ➥ Saffron drips from the flame of the lamp in this temple. ➥ This temple is called Bader. |
| Guru | Ramdev Ji (Folk Deity) |
| Features | 𑇐 She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Sirvi community. 𑇐 She strived to reduce social discrimination, such as promoting Hindu-Muslim unity and reducing untouchability. 𑇐 Her main temple is called Bader. 𑇐 Her other temples are called Dargah. |
6. Sachchiyay Mata
| Main Temple | Osian, Jodhpur District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Oswal (Baniya) and Kharra (Marwar). |
Other temples of Osian (Jodhpur) :-
- Pipla Mata Temple
- Sun Temple
- Harihar Temple
- Mahavir Temple
7. Latiyal Mata
| Other Name | Khejad Beri Rai Bhavani |
| Main Temple | Phalodi (Rajasthan) |
| Features | She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Kalla Brahmins. |
8. Chamunda Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Mehrangarh, Jodhpur District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Rao Jodha. ➥ The idol in this temple was brought by Rao Jodha from Mandore (Jodhpur) to Mehrangarh (Jodhpur). |
| Features | Initially, she was the principal goddess of the Pratiharas of Mandore (Jodhpur). |
Mehrangarh Tragedy :-
- Date : 30 September, 2008
- Location : Chamunda Mata Temple, Mehrangarh (Jodhpur)
- The Jasraj Chopra Commission was formed to investigate this incident.
9. Tanot Mata
| Other Name | 1. The Goddess of Handkerchiefs (Rumal Ki Devi) 2. The Vaishno Devi of Thar |
| Main Temple | Tanot, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | The soldiers of the Border Security Force (BSF) worship them. |
10. Swangiya Mata
| Main Temple | Bhadariya, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) |
| Symbol | 𑇐 Sugan Chidi ➥ The royal emblem of Jaisalmer features a bird (Sugan Chidi) holding a curved spear in its hand. |
| Features | 𑇐 The literal meaning of Swang is ‘spear’ (Javelin). 𑇐 She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Bhati dynasty of Jaisalmer. 𑇐 An underground library is located in Bhadariya (Jaisalmer). |
11. Sundha Mata
| Other Name | Chamunda Mata |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Sundha Mountain, Jaswantpura Hills, Bhinmal, Jalore District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by the Chauhan king Chachigdev of Jalore. ➥ A rope way was installed at this temple on 20 December 2006, which is the first rope way in Rajasthan. The total length of this rope way is 800 meters. ➥ This mountain has been declared a bear reserve area, meaning a bear sanctuary is located here. |
| Features | 𑇐 The range of hills in Bhinmal is called the Jaswantpura hills. 𑇐 The Jaswantpura hills also contain a hill called Sundha, on which the Chamunda Mata temple is located; therefore, Chamunda Mata is also known as Sundha Mata. |
12. Sheetala Mata
| Other Name | Smallpox protective goddess (Chechak Rakshak Devi) |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Chaksu, Jaipur District, Rajasthan ➥ This temple was built by Maharaja Madho Singh-II of Jaipur. |
| Fair | Chaitra Krishna Ashtami |
| Vehicle | Donkey |
| Features | 𑇐 People of the potter community (Kumhar Caste) worship her. 𑇐 Women worship her for the blessing of children. 𑇐 She is the only folk goddess in Rajasthan whose broken idol is worshipped. |
13. Kaila Devi
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Trikoot Mountain, Karauli District (Rajasthan) ➥ In front of this temple is the Cenotaph of Bohra devotee (Bohara Bhakt Ki Chhatri), where small children are treated. |
| Fair | 𑇐 Chaitra Shukla Ashtami ➥ This fair is held only once a year. ➥ It is also known as the Lakhhi Fair. |
| Features | 𑇐 She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Jadon dynasty of Karauli. 𑇐 Her devotees are called Languriya. 𑇐 Languriya songs are sung by her devotees. 𑇐 She is considered to be the sister of Lord Krishna. |
14. Brahmani Mata
| Main Temple | Sorsan, Baran District (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | 𑇐 Magh Shukla Saptami ➥ This fair is a donkey fair. |
| Features | This is the only folk goddess in Rajasthan whose back is worshipped. |
15. Awari Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Nikumbh Village, Bari Sadri Tehsil, Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan) ➥ Paralyzed people are treated in this temple. |
16. Barali/Badli Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Akola Village, Bhopalsagar Tehsil, Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple has two chambers (Tibari) where children are treated. |
17. Mahamaya
| Other Name | Child-protecting folk goddess (Shishu Rakshak lok devi) |
| Main Temple | Mavli, Udaipur District (Rajasthan) |
18. Ambika Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Jagat Village, Girwa Tehsil, Udaipur district (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple is known as the “Khajuraho of Mewar”. |
| Features | 𑇐 The Khajuraho temples are located in the Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh and were built by the kings of the Chandela dynasty of Madhya Pradesh. |
19. Amaj Mata
| Main Temple | Rinchhed, Rajsamand District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | The people of the Bhil tribe worship them. |
20. Tripur Sundari
| Other Name | Turtai Mata |
| Main Temple | Umrai Village (near Talwara), Banswara Tehsil, Banswara District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | People of the blacksmith (Lohar) caste worship them. |
21. Mata Rani Bhatiyani
| Birth | Jogidas, Jaisalmer District (Rajasthan) |
| Other Name | Bhua Sa |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Jasol Village, Pachpadra Tehsil, Balotra District (Rajasthan) ➥ The temple of his son, Lal Singh, is also located here. |
| Fair | Bhadrapada Shukla Trayodashi |
| Features | People of the Dholi caste worship them. |
22. Rani Sati
| Real Name | Narayani Devi |
| Other Name | Dadi Sati |
| Husband | Tandhandas Agarwal |
| Main Temple | Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | Bhadrapada Amavasya |
23. Narayani Mata
| Main Temple | Barwa Hill, Alwar District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | 𑇐 She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Nai (barber) caste. 𑇐 People of the Meena caste worship her. |
24. Kaivay Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Kinsaria, Didwana-Kuchaman District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Chachcha Dahiya during the reign of Chauhan king Durlabhraj. |
| Features | She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Dahiya Rajputs. |
25. Bhanwal Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Bhanwal Village, Nagaur District (Rajasthan) ➥ Two and a half cups (2½) of liquor are offered at this temple. |
| Features | This goddess is named Bhanwal Mata after the name of Bhanwal village. |
26. Harshad Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Abhaneri, Dausa District (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was originally a Vishnu temple; that is, a Vishnu temple was previously located at this site. ➥ This temple was built by the Chauhans during the Pratihara rule. ➥ Chand Baori (a stepwell) is located in front of this temple. |
27. Nagnechi Mata
| Other Name | Chakeshwari Mata |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Nagana, Balotra (Rajasthan) ➥ The idol of the goddess installed in this temple was brought by Rao Dhuhad from Karnataka. |
| Other Temple | 1. Mehrangarh (Jodhpur) ➥ This temple was built by Rao Jodha. 2. Ghadsisar Road, Pawanpuri (Bikaner) ➥ This temple was built by Rao Bika. However, it is said that it was built by Rao Rai Singh in approximately the 16th century. ➥ When Rao Bika left Jodhpur to establish Bikaner, he brought with him 14 royal and sacred idols, one of which was of Nagnechi Mata. ➥ In the sanctum sanctorum of this temple, an 18-armed silver idol of Nagnechi Mata is installed, which Rao Bika brought from Jodhpur. ➥ Near the steps of this temple, there is also a Chamunda Mata temple and a Mahadev temple. ➥ Chaitra Navratri and Ashoj Navratri festivals are celebrated here every year. ➥ A local fair is also held at this temple. |
| Features | She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Rathore dynasty. |
28. Jamwai Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Jamwa Ramgarh, Jaipur (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by the Kachwaha king Dulherai. |
| Features | She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Kachwaha dynasty. |
29. Shila Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Amer, Jaipur (Rajasthan) ➥ The idol of the goddess installed in this temple was brought by Raja Man Singh of Amer after defeating King Kedar of East Bengal. |
| Features | She is the Tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Kachwaha dynasty of Amer. |
30. Brahmani Mata
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Pallu, Hanumangarh district (Rajasthan) ➥ The idol of Kalika Mata is also installed in this temple. |
31. Barwadi Mata
| Other Name | Annapurna Mata |
| Main Temple | 𑇐 Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) ➥ This temple was built by Rana Hammir Sisodiya of Mewar. |
| Features | She is the Tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Sisodia (Guhil) dynasty of Mewar. |
32. Bungri Mata
| Real Name | Rajal Bai |
| Brother | Tejaji (Folk Deity) |
| Main Temple | Kharnal, Nagaur district (Rajasthan) |
33. Rani Rupade
| Other Name | Barsaat Ki Devi (Goddess of Rain) |
| Husband | Mallinath Ji (Folk Deity) |
| Main Temple | Nakoda Village, Sindhari Tehsil, Balotra District (Rajasthan) |