Karni Mata Temple

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by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France

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Karni Mata Temple, located in Deshnoke, India, is a unique and revered Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata, a 14th-century mystic and considered an incarnation of the goddess Durga. What sets this temple apart is its large population of rats, which are considered sacred and are known as "kabbas." These rats freely roam the temple, and devotees believe that feeding them brings good fortune.