Folk Goddesses of Rajasthan : Birth Place, Main Temple, Fair, Clan Goddess (Kul Devi), Tutelary Goddess (Ishta Devi)

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) :-

1. Pipla Mata Temple
2. Sun Temple
3. Harihar Temple
4. 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)