Cause
of Establishment:
Jambhoji
was a Tanwar Rajput of the village peepasar in Nagaur district.
He renounced the world and devoted himself to ascetism to attain
close proximity with the Lord. It’s said that Lord God
appeared before him. Jhambhoji was born in Samvat 1508 (1499
A.D.). He on his own got entombed alive in the village
Himmatsar(Mukam) district Bikaner in the year Samvat 1593.This is why the place
is famous. Jhambhoji prescribed 20+9 rules and followers of
these rules are called Vishnoi who regard Jhambhoji their Guru.
In Samvat 1542 the Vishnoi sect was established by Jhambo ji who
became Guru and Their deity.
Brief
of the Diety:
The
entombed of Jambhoji is present in Nokha District
Bikaner. 3 kms away from the site of the tomb is a sand
mound equal samarathal. Jambhoji practicised is ascetism
there. In village Nokha, District Bikaner the marble
tomb of Jambhoji is present.
Religious
sect to which the temple belongs:
The
Vishnoi sect in particular and other in general worship
Jambhoji.
Architecture
of the Temple:
Important
Architectural Characteristics:
The
tomb of Jambhoji is magnificent and big. The whole site
is covered with marble. The huge tomb is round shaped.
The entire temple is made of Marble and is on elevated
position. This can be seen from a distance.
Material
of Construction:
White
Marble
Total
Construction Time:
1543
A.D.
Religious
aspects of temple:
20
and 9 rules made by Jambhoji are regarding the
preservation of environment. Security of animals and all
creatures and mercy for every living being. The place
where Jambhoji prescribed asticism is on a mound, 3 kms,
from the samadhi. Here wild animals such as deer, stags,
here and other kinds of Birds roam fearlessly and they
behave intimately with the visitors. Every care is taken that no damage is done to the animals. Thus we can
say Guru Jambhoji was a great Environmentalist.
Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events):
On
Amavasya of the month of Aashwine Phalgun fairs are organized
here.
Timings:
Morning
Time:
5.00
am
Evening
Time:
10.00
pm
Custom
& Traditions of Temple:
The 29
principles of Jambhoji are strictly adhered to by the
Vishnois.
Details
of Temple:
Sanctrum:(Sanctorum)
One
Verandah:
One
Vandana
(If any particular) in text:
Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple:
Today when the world enviroment is in great danger of
pollution and animals are disappearing , this place
assumes a special importance for preserving ecology .
Cause
of Establishment:
The
tomb of Jambhoji is magnificent and big. The whole site
is covered with marble. The huge tomb is round shaped.
The entire temple is made of Marble and is on elevated
position. This can be seen from a distance.
