Folk Deity: Lok Devta & Devis of Rajasthan

• 1003 A.D. at Dadrewa in the Churu district of Rajasthan

• Protects from Snakes bites (Jaharpeer).
• Saint Gogaji fought with Mahmood Gajnavi for protection of cows.

• Gogamedi in Hanumangarh District

• Main Temple: Gogamedi, built by King Ganga Singh.
• Villages in Rajasthan has a Than dedicated to him, Than is always under Khejri tree.

• Organised every year at Gogamedi from 9th day of dark-half (Krishna Paksh) of Bhadra month to  eleventh of the month.

• Musical Instruments – Damru & Madal

• Farmers tie 9 Knot – Goga Rakhadi – to their plough for good harvest.
• Goga Ji indentification – Blue Horse, Spear and Snake

• 1074 A.D. at Khadnaal in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
• Day was Magh Shukla Chaturdashi

• Snake Diety.
• Tejaji sacrificed life while recovering cows of Lachha Gujri from cluthes of meenas.
• Kala & Bala – benefactor in agricultural activities.

• Tejaji’s major Than are located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in Ajmer district.
• Saindaria – Main place – as this is supposed to be place he was bitten by snake.

• Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

• Tejaji Ji indentification – Horse-back, with Sword and Snake

• 1239 A.D. at Kolu Village, Phalodi in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.

• Associated with rathore family of Marwar.
• Snake Diety.
• Tejaji sacrificed life while recovering cows of Lachha Gujri from cluthes of meenas.
• Kala & Bala – benefactor in agricultural activities.

• Tejaji’s major Than are located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in Ajmer district.
• Saindaria – Main place – as this is supposed to be place he was bitten by snake.

• Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

• Tejaji Ji indentification – Horse-back, with Sword and Snake

• Undookasmer Village, Shiv Teshil in the Barmer district of Rajasthan.

• After giving away Pokharan in dowry for his niece Ramdev Ji made Runeecha (Ramdevra) his new residence.

• Runeecha, Jaisalmer

• Temples located at Runicha (Jaisalmer), Barathia (Ajmer), Suratkheda (Chittorgarh).
• Ramdevji started Kamadia Panth.
• As symbol, his pagaliya (Foot prints) are worshipped.

• Runeecha (Jaisalmer) – Bhadrapada Shukla Dwitya to Ekadashi.

• Terah Taali dance is presented by kamadias.
• Ramdev ji composed – Chaubis Vaniya.

• 1233 A.D. at Kolu Village, Phalodi in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.

• The brave warrior and his Sadhak are considered incarnation of lord Vishnu.

• Devmali near Asind (Bhilwara), Devdham Jodhpuria (Tonk).
• Leaves of Neem are essential for worship.

• Fairs are held at Ajmer, Bhilwara, Tonk & Chittaurgarh on Bhadrapad Shukla Shasthi & Saptami.

• Leeelagar is name of his horse.

• Vikram Samvat 1601, Merta in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.

• Kallaji is famous as “Lok Devta with four hands”

• Ranela is sacred peeth.
• Temples are located at Bhauraigarh, Mahiyadham varda, Salumbar, Samalia, Gatroad.

• Shergarh, Jodhpur

• Nature loving Lok Devta
• Held at high esteem in Jalore district.
• When a person is bitten by poisionous creature, taken to baba’s place & thread is tied.

• Panchmukhi hill of Panchota Village (Nagaur Diastrict)

• Bhudole in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan. (Contemporary of Rao Jodha)

• One of Panch Peers (Goga ji, Ramdevi ji, Pabu ji, Hadbu Ji, Manglia Meha ji) of Marwar.
• Well versed in Shakun Shastra.
• Cousin of Baba Ramdev.

• Main Temple: Baingti Village, Phalodi, Jodhpur
• In the temple, Sankhla Rajput act as priests and worship Harbhuji ki gaadi.

• Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

• Tejaji Ji indentification – Horse-back, with Sword and Snake

• Bapni Village, Jodhpur

• Manglias are main worshippers.

• Main Temple: Bapni Village, Jodhpur

• Bapni village – Bhadrpada Krishna Ashtami

• 1358 A.D. at Kolu Village, Phalodi in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan.

• Defeated army of Subedar Nizamuddin of Malwa in 1378 AD.

• Main Temple: Tilwara, Barmer

• Tilwara, Barmer – Chaitra Krishna Ekadashi to Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi.
• Tharparkar Cow is traded most in his fair.

• Malani pargani in Barmer is named after him.

• Worshipped in villages as a protector of land.

• Lok Devta of rain

Eloji

• Lok Devta of Love (Cupid).

Fatta ji

• Waged war with robbers in Santhu village in Jalore District.
• Fair – every year on Bhadon Sudi Navami.

Dev Baba

• Protector & savior of Gurjars.
• Temple: Nagla Jahag village of Bharatpur District.

 Panraj Ji

• Born – Naga Village, Jaisalmer
• Two fairs every year at panrajsar, Jaisalmer.

Kaila Devi

• Tutelary (Kuldevi) of Karauli’s royal family, worshipped as form of durga.
• Lakkhi fair – Chaitra Shukla Ashtami – on Trikut hill at Kaila Devi.

Shila Devi

• After victory over East Bengal, Maharaja Man Singh of Amer installed Shila Devi in Amer in 16^th Century.

Karni Mata

• Temple: Deshnok, Bikaner
• Goddess of Rats, white rats in temple are called as kaba.
• Kuldevi of Rathore Clan
• Charan community also considers her as their Kuldevi.

Jeen Mata

• Temple: Rewasa Village, Sikar
• According to inscription found in Harsh Mountain – Temple of Jeen Mata was built during period of Prthviraj Chouchan I.
• Jeen Mata is considered Kuldevi of Chouchans.

Sakrai Mata

• Main Temple – udaipurwati, Jhunjhunu.
• Kuldevi of Khandelwals.
• She is also called as Shakmbhair devi & temple of Shakambhari devi is located at Sambhar & Saharanpur of UP.

 Jal Devi

• Temple: Bavadi, Tonk District.

Rani Sati

• Marble temple in Jhunjhunu.

Sheetla Mata

• She protects children from Chicken Pox.
• Donkey is her vehicle & Kumhar (Potter) is her Pujari.
• Main Temple: Sheel ki Dungari, Chaksu, Jaipur
• Also known as Sedhal mata.

Mahamaya (mahamai)

• Worshipped as protector of children.
• Pregnant women worship Mahamaya of Mavli (Udaipur) for safe delivery & well being of their children.

Aai Mata

• Sirvi Community of Kshatriyas consider her as their Kuldevi.
• Temple: Bilada

Narayani Mata

• Temple: Barva Doongri, Rajgarh, Alwar
• Barbers consider Narayani Mata as their kuldevi.

Ashapura Mata

• Considered incarnation of Hinglaj mata
• Kuldevi of Chauhan dynasty.
• Shakmbhari in Sambhar, Chamunda in Ajaymeru Merwara, Asapura in Nadole are famous temples.