Temples in Shekhawati


Rani Sati Jhunjhunu

Rani Sati, also identified as Narayani Devi and referred to as Dadiji (grandmother), is said to be a Rajasthani woman who lived sometime between the 13th and the 17th century and committed sati (self-immolation) on her husband's death. Various temples in Rajasthan and elsewhere are devoted to her worship and to commemorate her act.
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Khatu Shyam Ji Sikar

In Hinduism, KhatuShyam is a name and manifestation of Barbarika, son of Ghatotkacha. This manifestation is especially popular in the Indian state of Rajasthan, haryana. The original Sanskrit name Barbarīka is often replaced in Rajasthan by the Hindi version, Barbarīk, often written as Barbareek.

Barbarika had obtained a boon from Krishna to the effect that he would be known by Krishna's own name (Shyam) in the Kaliyuga era (presently ongoing) and worshiped. Krishna had declared that Barbarika's devotees would be blessed just by pronouncing his name from the bottom of their hearts. Their wishes would be granted and troubles removed if they worship Shyamji (Barbarika) with a true piety.

Salasar Balaji Churu 

Salasar Balaji or Salasar Dham in India is a place of religious importance for the devotees of Hanuman. It is located in the town of Salasar, on National Highway 65 near Sujangarh in Churu district, Rajasthan. The temple of Balaji, another name of Hanuman, is situated in the middle of Salasar and attracts innumerable worshippers throughout the year. On Chaitra Purnima and Ashvin Purnima large fairs are organized which millions of devotees visit as they pay homage to the deity.

Baba Gangaram (Panchdev Temple )

Lord Baba Gangaram selected Jhunjhunu, a district town of Rajasthan, as the place of His appearance and Safdargunj, in the district of Barabanki of Uttar Pradesh as His Karmabhumi (Place for Selfless Action).
Baba descended in this transitory world as incarnation of Lord Vishnu on the 10th light lunar day of the month of Shravana (Year 1895 A.D.), in the abode of Sri Jhutharamji and mother Laxmidevi, in the family of Vaishya dynasty. While at Jhunjhunu, Baba spread the doctrine of devotion and religious discourses and then left for Safdargunj. Apart from regular prayer, tarpan and other rituals, meditation at the bank of holy river Kalyani was one of Baba's daily ritualistic ceremonies.

Shree Jeen Mata 

A pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Shri Jeen Mata Ji is considered to be one of the holiest pilgrimages of our times. Mata is popular amongst its devotees as Moonh Maangi Muradein Poori Karne Wali Mata, which means, the Mother who fulfills whatever Her children wish for. The temple has been constructed in the style of architecture adopted by Pratihar and Chauhan of Rajputs. There are twenty four pillars with panels of figures finely carved on them.

Ichcha Puran Balaji Temple 

Shree Ichapurna Balaji Temple is located at a distance of 50 km west of Churu district in Rajasthan, India. It is at a distance of about 189 kms from Jaipur and 282 kms from Delhi. Ichapurna Balaji Temple is a very attractive and beautiful temple of Hanumanji outside Sardarshahar town. There is one of the most beautiful statues of Hanumanji in which He is seen in a sitting pose and blessing his devotees. The entire temple is constructed in Dravidian style. 

Sakambari Mata 

The Shikhar of the temple bear highly artistic statuettes of gods and goddesses. On a platform of the elegantly hewn stones is placed a silver throne with drawn patterns there on. This is the seat for the deities. Mandapa or the prayer portico was initially built in the Vikram Samvat 699 (647 A.D.). Afterwards in 11th and 12th centuries it was repaired and renovated. The present edifice came is this shape in the Vikram Samvat 1970 (1913 A.D.). The work was accomplished on the 7th day of bright half of Vaisakha in Samvat 1980 (1923 A.D.). The huge temple in its present form was built by Seth Ram Gopal Dangayach and his family.

Harsh Sikar 

It was religious place of Hindu ruler Chauhan's (Rajput). There is a popular mythological belief which has come down to people through the centuries that in a village Churu, Chauhan King Ghangh Singh loved and married an Apsara (nymph) on the condition that he would not visit her palace without prior information. King Ghangh Singh got a son called Harsha and a daughter Jeen. Afterwards she again conceived but as chance would have it King Ghangh Singh went to her palace without prior intimation and thus violated solemn vow he had made to the Apsara. Instantly she left the king and fled away with her son Harsha and daughter Jeen, whom she abandoned at the place where presently the temple stands at place known as Jeenmata.