PM Modi visits Rajasthan's Karni Mata Temple, known for its sacred rats

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Karni Mata Temple in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on May 22, 2025. Known as the ‘Rat Temple’, it is home to around 25,000 sacred rats, locally called Kaba.

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00:00The Karni Mata temple in Bikanir, Rajasthan, also known as the Rat Temple, has around 25,000 rats.

00:05These rats are considered sacred and are also known as Kaaba.

00:08The prasad offered at the temple is first served to Kaaba, then to the devotees.

00:12Karni Mata, the presiding deity of the temple, is believed to be an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Chagdamba.

00:18Born in 1387, she was named Righubhai in her childhood.

00:21Righubhai renounced worldly life early on and dedicated herself to spiritual pursuits.

00:25It is said that Karni Mata lived for 151 years.

00:28After her death, devotees installed an idol of her at the site, which has since become a place of worship.

00:33According to locals, the rats at the temple emerge from their burrows during daily rituals.

00:38Devotees walk with care, dragging their feet to avoid accidentally stepping on the revered Kaaba.

00:42On May 22, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the temple and offered prayers.

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