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 | ๐ Suwap Village, Phalodi (Rajasthan) ๐ She was born into a Charan family. |
| Childhood Name | Riddhi Bai |
| Other Name | Beard bearing old lady (Dadhi wali dokri) |
| Main Temple | ๐ Deshnoke, Bikaner District (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple was built by Maharaja Surat Singh of Bikaner. โฅ The temple’s current form was given by Ganga Singh. โฅ Maharaja Bakhtawar Singh of Alwar offered a canopy (Chhatr) to this temple. โฅ This temple is also known as the “Temple of Rats” (Chuho ka mandir). โฅ The white rats found in this temple are called “Kaba”, and seeing them is considered auspicious. โฅ Two vessels named Sawan and Bhado are kept in this temple. |
| Symbol | Sanwali or Eagle |
| Features | ๐ She resided at the Nehriji temple in Deshnok (Bikaner). (Nehri = Churning stick) ๐ She worshipped Temderai Mata, whose temple is also located in Deshnok (Bikaner). ๐ She is the tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Rathore dynasty of Bikaner. ๐ She laid the foundation of the Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. ๐ Bikaner was founded with her blessings. |
2. Jeen Mata
| Other Name | Goddess of bees (Madhumakkhiyon ki devi) |
| Main Temple | ๐ Raiwasa Village, Danta Ramgarh Tehsil, Sikar District (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple was built by the feudal lord (Saamant) Hattad Mohil during the reign of Chauhan king Prithviraj-I. โฅ Aurangzeb offered a canopy (Chhatr) to this temple. โฅ The central government sends ghee to this temple. |
| Features | ๐ She is the tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Chauhan dynasty. ๐ Her folk song is the longest folk song in Rajasthan, sung by Kanphate Jogis with a ‘damru and sarangi’. ๐ 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 | ๐ She is the tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi) of the Chauhans. ๐ She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Khandelwals. |
4. Ashapura Mata
| Main Temple | ๐ Nadol, Pali District (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple was built by Lakshmanraj Chauhan of Nadol. |
| Other Temple | Modra Village, Jaswantpura Tehsil, Jalore District (Rajasthan) |
| Features | ๐ She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Chauhan and Bissa Brahmins. ๐ When worshipping her, women cover their faces with a veil and do not apply henna to their hands. |
5. Aai Mata
| Main Temple | ๐ Bilara, Jodhpur District (Rajasthan) โฅ Saffron drips from the flame of the lamp in this temple. โฅ This temple is called Bader. |
| Guru | Ramdev Ji (Folk Deity) |
| Features | ๐ She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Sirvi community. ๐ She strived to reduce social discrimination, such as promoting Hindu-Muslim unity and reducing untouchability. ๐ Her main temple is called Bader. ๐ 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 | ๐ Mehrangarh, Jodhpur District (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple was built by Rao Jodha. โฅ 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 | ๐ Sugan Chidi โฅ The royal emblem of Jaisalmer features a bird (Sugan Chidi) holding a curved spear in its hand. |
| Features | ๐ The literal meaning of Swang is ‘spear’ (Javelin). ๐ She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Bhati dynasty of Jaisalmer. ๐ An underground library is located in Bhadariya (Jaisalmer). |
11. Sundha Mata
| Other Name | Chamunda Mata |
| Main Temple | ๐ Sundha Mountain, Jaswantpura Hills, Bhinmal, Jalore District (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple was built by the Chauhan king Chachigdev of Jalore. โฅ 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. โฅ This mountain has been declared a bear reserve area, meaning a bear sanctuary is located here. |
| Features | ๐ The range of hills in Bhinmal is called the Jaswantpura hills. ๐ 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 | ๐ Chaksu, Jaipur District, Rajasthan โฅ This temple was built by Maharaja Madho Singh-II of Jaipur. |
| Fair | Chaitra Krishna Ashtami |
| Vehicle | Donkey |
| Features | ๐ People of the potter community (Kumhar Caste) worship her. ๐ Women worship her for the blessing of children. ๐ She is the only folk goddess in Rajasthan whose broken idol is worshipped. |
13. Kaila Devi
| Main Temple | ๐ Trikoot Mountain, Karauli District (Rajasthan) โฅ In front of this temple is the Cenotaph of Bohra devotee (Bohara Bhakt Ki Chhatri), where small children are treated. |
| Fair | ๐ Chaitra Shukla Ashtami โฅ This fair is held only once a year. โฅ It is also known as the Lakhhi Fair. |
| Features | ๐ She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Jadon dynasty of Karauli. ๐ Her devotees are called Languriya. ๐ Languriya songs are sung by her devotees. ๐ She is considered to be the sister of Lord Krishna. |
14. Brahmani Mata
| Main Temple | Sorsan, Baran District (Rajasthan) |
| Fair | ๐ Magh Shukla Saptami โฅ This fair is a donkey fair. |
| Features | This is the only folk goddess in Rajasthan whose back is worshipped. |
15. Awari Mata
| Main Temple | ๐ Nikumbh Village, Bari Sadri Tehsil, Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan) โฅ Paralyzed people are treated in this temple. |
16. Barali/Badli Mata
| Main Temple | ๐ Akola Village, Bhopalsagar Tehsil, Chittorgarh District (Rajasthan) โฅ 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 | ๐ Jagat Village, Girwa Tehsil, Udaipur district (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple is known as the “Khajuraho of Mewar”. |
| Features | ๐ 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 | ๐ Jasol Village, Pachpadra Tehsil, Balotra District (Rajasthan) โฅ 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 | ๐ She is the Clan Goddess (Kul Devi) of the Nai (barber) caste. ๐ People of the Meena caste worship her. |
24. Kaivay Mata
| Main Temple | ๐ Kinsaria, Didwana-Kuchaman District (Rajasthan) โฅ 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 | ๐ Bhanwal Village, Nagaur District (Rajasthan) โฅ Two and a half cups (2ยฝ) 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 | ๐ Abhaneri, Dausa District (Rajasthan) โฅ This temple was originally a Vishnu temple; that is, a Vishnu temple was previously located at this site. โฅ This temple was built by the Chauhans during the Pratihara rule. โฅ Chand Baori (a stepwell) is located in front of this temple. |
27. Nagnechi Mata
| Other Name | Chakeshwari Mata |
| Main Temple | ๐ Nagana, Balotra (Rajasthan) โฅ The idol of the goddess installed in this temple was brought by Rao Dhuhad from Karnataka. |
| Other Temple | 1. Mehrangarh (Jodhpur) โฅ This temple was built by Rao Jodha. 2. Ghadsisar Road, Pawanpuri (Bikaner) โฅ This temple was built by Rao Bika. However, it is said that it was built by Rao Rai Singh in approximately the 16th century. โฅ When Rao Bika left Jodhpur to establish Bikaner, he brought with him 14 royal and sacred idols, one of which was of Nagnechi Mata. โฅ In the sanctum sanctorum of this temple, an 18-armed silver idol of Nagnechi Mata is installed, which Rao Bika brought from Jodhpur. โฅ Near the steps of this temple, there is also a Chamunda Mata temple and a Mahadev temple. โฅ Chaitra Navratri and Ashoj Navratri festivals are celebrated here every year. โฅ 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 | ๐ Jamwa Ramgarh, Jaipur (Rajasthan) โฅ 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 | ๐ Amer, Jaipur (Rajasthan) โฅ 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 | ๐ Pallu, Hanumangarh district (Rajasthan) โฅ The idol of Kalika Mata is also installed in this temple. |
31. Barwadi Mata
| Other Name | Annapurna Mata |
| Main Temple | ๐ Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) โฅ 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) |