Rajasthan, apart from being a hub of tourist attractions is also very rich in shrines. Below are given some of the religious places of Rajasthan.

Ambika Mata Temple, Udaipur

This temple situated at Jagat, on the outskirts of Udaipur, is one of the prime symbols of Hindu faith in the Divine Mother. The incarnation of the Divine Mother in the form of Goddess Durga is worshiped here. The temple celebrates the ‘mohisasurmardini’ form of the Goddess, which literally means destruction of the evil. This is the mythological connotation of the legend. In terms of historical background, the temple was first constructed by Samvapura, after Vimala dreamt of the Mother instructing her to build a temple. Whatever, may be the truth behind the construction of the temple, to this day, we have it as one of the prime symbols of Hindu culture, and more so because of the beautiful architectural brilliance that adorns the temple in absolute grace.

Meera Bai Temple, Chittorgarh

Meera Bai was born as a princess to Ratan Singh Ji, in Chittorgarh. She was an astute devotee of Lord Krishna, and dedicated a lifetime to the deity, owing to her unworldly devotion. She also survived several failed attempts by her kith and kin, who wanted to put an end to her life. To this day she is considered as one of the supreme poets who sung many hymns and songs in praise of the Lord. Therefore, in reverence to her, this temple in Chittorgarh was constructed which has emerged as one of the most relevant places of tourist attractions. The temple was built by Rana Kumbha. There is a superior display of the Nagara style of architecture that was used to build the temple. The walls of the temple bear inscription of songs that Meera Bai sang and composed.

Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Ajmer

This holy lake situated in Pushkar, in the Ajmer district is considered amongst the holiest places in Hindu mythology. The lake is surrounded by hundreds of temples and bathing ghats. Devotees and pilgrims come here to take a holy dip in the water, and also to make wishes. The lake is believed to have wish fulfilling power. Also it is a popular belief that the lake has medicinal properties and a holy dip is all that is required to cure several ailments. The lake is divided into three, namely, the main Pushkar, Madhya Pushkar and Kanishka Pushkar. The lake came to be formed from one of the lotus flower petals which Lord Brahma, the Hindu God of Creation had thrown. Good looks, wisdom, fertility, prosperity, are some of the qualities that are believed to be bestowed upon someone who takes a holy bath in the ghats of the Pushkar Lake. This lake is of national importance and efforts are taken by the government as well as the royal families to maintain the lake in the best possible way.

Dargah of Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti

Dedicated to Moinuddin, one of the preachers of Islam, the Dargah was constructed in his honor, on the holy land of Ajmer. The place is also famous by the name of Ajmer Sharif. Chishti was a Sufi saint who strengthened the base of Islam. The place is a popular place of pilgrimage and is visited by Muslim devotees. Owing to the sanctity of the place, since the remains of the Sufi saint lie here, the place is also visited by people of varied faiths, apart from the Muslims. Devotees proclaim and express their devotion towards the dargah, by donating chadars. The architectural exuberance of the dargah is also much talked about for it depicts the immense detailed Mughal architectural work. The piousness of the place has brought to its door kings and masons, people from different social and religious backgrounds.

Karni Devi Temple, Bikaner

Rats! This is the defining word of this Hindu place of worship near Bikaner. When it comes to religion even the impossible seems to be possible and the most unexpected thing also becomes a thing of worship. There are numerous tales that have been passed down through the generation about Karni Devi. She is the incarnation of Goddess Durga, and it’s her boon to her descendants that post death they would be born as rats or Kaaba, and after these mice die, they would be born again as her descendants. Thus we see rats in her temple.  So don’t miss to visit this unbelievable places in rajasthan your next trip to Bikaner.

These were some of the popular places of worship in Rajasthan that claim several visits of devotees annually.