| Brief
of the Diety: |
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Goddess Naganechiji, the family Goddess
of the Rathores.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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This
temple belongs to the Shakta Sect with Mata Durga, the Goddess
of Shakti.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
|
Built on a high mound, the splendid temple has a high
Shikhar.
The sanctum sanctorum (Garbha graha) and portico, sabhakaksha
are made of red stone of Dulmera while the front gate of sanctum
sanctorum is of white marble.
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| Material
of Construction: |
Red
Stone of Dulmera, white marble, bricks and lime mortar.
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| Total
Construction Time: |
3
years |
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
|
The
temple belongs to the shakta Sect and the method of worship is
also in keeping with this Sect.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
|
This is one of the oldest temple of Bikaner. In the old times,
people were allowed go to the temple for darshan in Junagarh. But now
entry is restricted. The temple itself looks like a Citadel.
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
|
Navratras in
the month of Chaitra and also Navratras in the month of Ashwina.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
5.00
am to 12.00 am |
Evening
Time:
|
5.00
pm to 10.00 pm |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
|
Traditional
prayers and song to Devi are also sung here.
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| Details
of Temple: |
| Sanctrum: |
An
open circumambulatory path |
| Sanctorum: |
A
portico |
| Verandah: |
Verandah |
| Garbh
Grah: |
Sanctum
Sanctorum |
| Rasoi: |
Rasoi/Kitchen |
| Others: |
In
the earlier part of the temple, there are other shrines
of Chamunda Mata and Shivji. The open chowk below has
yajna site and two rooms
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| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Traditional
prayers sound to Devi are also sung here. |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
|
This famous place of Bikaner can be developed into a
fine tourist spot.
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Cause
of Establishment: