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Jeenmata
Village in Rajasthan, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jeen Mata is a village located in the Sikar district of Rajasthan, India. It is famous for the ancient and revered Jeen Mata Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Jeen Mata, believed to be a form of the Shakti deity. The village is approximately 29 kilometers south of Sikar city and about 108 kilometers northwest of Jaipur.[1][2][3]
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History of the temple
According to local legends, Jeen Mata was originally a girl named Jeevan, born to a Rajput family. She later went into deep meditation at a place called "Kajal Shikhar" in the Aravalli mountains. It is believed that she meditated in honor of Goddess Jayanthi and later became revered as Jeen Mata.[4] The temple, which is constructed of marble and limestone, is believed to be over a thousand years old, dating back to the 8th century. Pilgrims flock to the temple during the auspicious months of Chaitra and Ashvin during the Navratri festival.[5][6]
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Features of the temple
- The temple's gates never close, and regular prayers are conducted even during lunar eclipses.[7]
- The temple is situated on a hilltop, surrounded by dense forests, about 10 kilometers from the village of Revsa.
- Within the temple complex, there is also the Harsh Bhairav Nath temple, located at the peak.
Traditions
The main offerings at the temple include alcohol and sweet rice.[8] A significant tradition includes the "Jadula" ritual, a first hair-cutting ceremony for boys, which is performed at the temple.[9]
Devotee communities
Devotees of Jeen Mata include communities such as Saini, Yadav, Brahmin, Rajput, Gurjar, Agrawal, Meena, Swarnkar, Shekhawat, and Rawat Rajputs. Followers of the goddess are not only found in Rajasthan but also in other parts of India, including Kolkata.[citation needed]
Legend of Aurangzeb
According to popular belief, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb tried to destroy the temple. However, due to the miraculous power of Jeen Mata, he was unsuccessful. The legend states that after being defeated by the goddess' divine power, Aurangzeb apologized and sent oil to light the temple's eternal flame, which continues to burn to this day.[10][11][12][13][14]
Gallery
Main entrance of Jeen Mata Temple
Corridor inside Jeen Mata Temple complex
Local market near the Jeen Mata Temple
Outer area of the Jeen Mata Temple premises
Nearby religious sites
- Khatu Shyamji – Approximately 22 kilometers away.[15]
- Salasar Balaji – Located about 85 kilometers from the temple.[16]
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