Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Ramdev Ji.

• Chaubis Vaniya was written by Ramdev Ji.

Key Points

• Ramdev Ji:
  • Born - Undukasmer, Barmer on bhadrapad shukla dwitiya (baberi beej) in 1352 AD.
  • Father-  Thakur Ajmal
  • Mother- Mainade
  • Wife-   Naitalde
  • Master- Balinath Ji
  • He was contemporary to Mallinath Ji.
  • He killed demon Bhairav in his childhood.
  • He is also known as Communal harmony's folk god/ Peer's peer/ Runecha ra Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His life's miracle event is known as 'Parcha'.
  • His religious place flag is known as 'Neja'.
  • His riding vehicle was a blue horse.
  • His symbol- Paglya.
  • His Than was established under the Kadam tree.
  • His temple is known as Devra.
  • He was the only folk god who was a poet.
  • Chaubis Vaniya was written by him.
  • Dali bai was his god sister.
  • Sugna bai was his real sister
  • Ramdev Ji's phad is read by Byawale bhakts in Bikaner and Jaisalmer
  • He took mausoleum in Ramsarovar ki Pal.

Additional Information

• Teja Ji:
  •  He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse'ss name was leelan (singari).
  • His major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
•  Pabu Ji-
  • He is known as camels god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • His temple is situated in Kolumand, Jodhpur.
  • His horse's name was kesar kalmi
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • His horse's name was Goga Bapa.
  • Sheershmedi is related to him, where his Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • It is situated in Nohar, Hanumangarh.

The correct answer is Amer Fort.

• Shila Devi is the famous idol of Durga.
• Her temple is located in Amer Fort in Jaipur.
• It was built in 1580 AD by Maharaja Sawai Mansingh I.

Additional Information

• Towards the end of the sixteenth century, Maharaja Mansingh brought the statue of the goddess Shila Mata from the eastern part of Bengal.
• In the kingdom of Pratapaditya, Maharaja Mansingh was defeated by king Kedar.
• Humiliated and depressed, the Maharaja worshipped goddess Kali to please her and receive her blessings so as to change his defeat into victory.
• Kali appeared in a dream to bless him.
• The goddess also obtained a promise from the Maharaja that he would establish her shrine in his capital.
• The idol of the goddess was recovered from the sea in the form of a Shila (Slab) and it was brought to Amer when cleaned and washed, the present idol appeared. This is why the goddess is named Shila Mata.
• In the bright half of the month of Ashwin and Chaitra, the first nine days are held sacred for religious practices and ritualistic performances.

The correct answer is Choga

• The Choga is a garment worn on top of Angrakha by the persons of the rich class.
• The Choga of Tanzeb and jamdani is worn in summer.
• Jama, a garment worn up to the knees during marriage or war, is called "Jama".
• "Patka" is a garment worn around the waist from which the sword was hung.
• "Birjas" was a garment worn by the British from the feet to the knees.

The correct answer is Goga Ji.

• Goga Ji was also known by snake's god / Jaharpeer / Gogapeer / incarnate of nagraj.

Key Points

• Goga Ji:
  • Born - Dadreva,Churu
  • Father - Jevar Ji
  • Mother - Bachhal
  • Wife - Kelamde
  • Master - Gorakhnath Ji
  • Sacred peeths - Gogamedi and Sheershmedi.
  • Firoz Saha ​Tughlaq built Gogamedi in Makabaranuma Shape.
    • Gogamedi is also known as Dhurmedi.
    • Bismillah Sign is written on its Main Gate.
    • Guru Gorakh Nath Austerity Site Naulab Park is also situated in it. 
  • Sheershmedi is related to Goga Ji, where Goga Ji's Head Fall after his death.
    • It is situated in Dadreva, Churu.
  • Goga Ji's Auldi is situated in Sanchore (Jalore).

Additional Information

• Pabu Ji is known as camel's god/plague protector god/ Laxman's incarnate.
• Ramdev Ji is also known as Ramsapeer.
• Kallaji is famous as “Lok Devta with four hands”.

The correct answer is Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner.

• Karni Mata Temple of Rajasthan is also known as Rat Temple.

Key Points

• Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner
  • The main deity of the temple is Karni Mata.
  • Located 30 km away from Bikaner in small-town Deshnoke, Bikaner.
  • Built in the early 20th Century by Maharaja Ganga Singh.
  • Famous for thousands of rats (approx 20-25 thousand) are believed to be holy, locally called "kabbas".
  • Offering Prasad to the holy rats and seeking white rats is very special believed to be the son of the goddess.
  • There is not any cause of disease being spread by the rats till today.

Additional Information

• Trinetra Ganesh Temple, Ranthambore:
  • The main deity of the temple is Lord Ganesh.
  • Located in Ranthambore Fort 12 Kilometre away from Sawai Madhopur.
  • Built in 1300 AD, by King Hammer.
  • The only temple in India with a full Lord Ganesha family.
  • Lord Ganesh(with three eyes), Riddhi Siddhi (his wife), two sons (Shub Labh), mouse (his vehicle).
• Eklingji Temple, Udaipur:
  • The main deity of the Eklingi temple is Lord Shiva.
  • Located 22 Kilometer away from Udaipur.
  • Built in 734 AD, by King of Udaipur Bappa Rawal.
  • Ek means 'one’ while ling means 'lingam’ and is located on the bank of Indersagar Lake.
  • Eklingji is the main deity of Mewar rulers.​
• Surya Narayan Temple, Jhalawar
  •   The main deity of the temple is Lord Surya (Padmanathji).
  • Located 30 Kilometer away from Jhalawar railway station.
  • Built-in 813 AD, by Maharaja Nagbhatta-II of the Pratihar.
  • Temple architecture style is similar to Konark sun temple.
  • This temple is also called the sun temple of Rajasthan.