| Brief
of the Diety: |
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Veer Tejaji (Tejaji the heroic valiant). The marble
statue of Tejaji is enshrined. As has been said albove the temple was built by Maharaj Abhai Singh ji of
Jodhpur state and his minister Vijai Raj performed the
Praan Prathishta (ritual investiture there of Praan (life)
into the deity). Presently the priest of the temple is
Shri Ram Swarup Sharma.
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| Religious
sect to which the temple belongs: |
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Pooja
of the deity is performed in the Vaishnava tradition but
the deity is venerated by devotees of all sects viz.
Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims etc.
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| Architecture
of the Temple: |
| Important
Architectural Characteristics: |
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The temple stands on an upraised platform. In the tomb
is the shrine of Tejaji. Lime, stone and local material
have been used for construction. The statue of the deity
is in marble. In front is a verandah built in cement.
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| Material
of Construction: |
Lime,
cement marble the construction is 268 years old.
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| Religious
aspects of temple: |
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Pooja
of the deity is performed in the Vaishnava tradition but
the deity is venerated by devotees of all sects.
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| Unique
features of the temple: |
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Cases of snake bite are broght here for treatment.
Worship is offered in a special way to invoke the deity
which finally possesses someone. This possesed person
removes the snake venom from victims body.
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| Festivals
& Fairs in Temple (Main Events): |
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Every
year a cattle fair is organised here which lasts from
Shrawan Shukla Poornima to Amavasya of the month of
Bhadra pada. Cattle rearers and sellers / purchasers
from All over Rajasthan and nearby states of Punjab,
Haryana, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh come. Animals are
sold and purchased. Thereafter, a religious fair is held
in the bright half of the month of Bhadra pad.
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| Timings: |
| Morning
Time: |
6.00
AM |
Evening
Time:
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10.00
PM |
| Custom
& Traditions of Temple: |
| Details
of Temple: |
| Sanctrum:(Sanctorum) |
1 |
| Verandah: |
Verrandah
is also there on the platform which is 5' X 22.5'. The
verandah is covered with corrugated cement sheets. |
| Others: |
Tomb
is 15'. |
| Vandana
(If any particular) in text: |
| Issues
requiring global attention for conservation, protection
and improvement of the temple: |
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The temple requires renovation and repair. Proposals to
this effect are pending with the government. The public
trust of the temple must be activated.
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