| Bhesad Mata Temple | |
|---|---|
Jogmaya mandir | |
 Bhesad Mata Mandir | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Jodhpur Gramin |
| Deity | Bhesad Mata (Jogmaya) |
| Festival | |
| Location | |
| Location | Khejarla |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country |  India |
  Shown within Rajasthan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 26°19′25.88″N 73°40′16.77″E / 26.3238556°N 73.6713250°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Red Sand Stone |
| Creator | King Harsh |
| Date established | 1700 |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 182 Meter |
| Width | 80.64 Meter |
| Temple(s) | 4 |
| Elevation | 302 m (991 ft) |
The Bhesad Mata Temple is a sixth century temple dedicated to the Goddess Bhesad Mata built by King Harsh.[1] This temple is built in the Khejarla village of Bilara Tehsil in the Jodhpur district, Rajasthan. Today it is a major center of faith in the entire state including the ancient temple area.[2] This temple is considered to be one of the most sacred places of worship in the region.[3] The ancient idol of Mataji is present in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple where people visit her and receive her blessings.[4]
Festivals
References
- ↑ "राजा हर्ष ने बनवाया था खेजड़ला भैंसाद माता मंदिर". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "जानिये राजस्थान की कुलदेवियों और लोकदेवियों के बारे में". Prabhasakshi (in Hindi). Retrieved 2023-10-23.
- ↑ "Best place to visit in Jodhpur". Rajasthan Tourism.
- ↑ "Bhartibiz". भैसाद Mata Temple.
- ↑ Shekhawat, Ratan Singh (2021-03-01). "खेजड़ला ठिकाने का इतिहास | History of Khejrla Fort". Gyan Darpan. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
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