Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is 1 - (iii), 2 - (ii), 3 - (iv), 4 - (i).

The correct Animal Fair with the associated places are:

Additional Information

• Veer Tejaji:
  • Birthplace - Kharnal (Nagaur) (Born in Jat family)
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.
  • Tejaji's bhopas are called Ghodla.
  • Shri Veer Tejaji Cattle Fair - Parbatsar, Nagaur
• Chandrabhaga:
  • ​Chandrabhaga Fair is held every year in Rajasthan in the city of Jhalarapatan in the month between October and November.
  • The fair is dedicated to the river Chandrabhaga and is considered holy by the people in Rajasthan.
  • Chandrabhaga fair shows a living tradition of Rajasthan.
• Mallinath:
  • ​Mallinath is a folk hero of Rajasthan. He was the eldest son of Rao Salkhaji, the ruler of Mehwanagar in the Barmer District.
  • The Mallinath cattle fair is held every year at Tilwara in the Barmer district.
• Shivratri:
  • Bharatpur, included in the Braj region, was once a major center of Shaivism as well.
  • There is a 2000 years old Shunga period Shivling in Bharatpur, in the Shunga period Shiva was worshiped in the Linga deity.

The correct answer is Sikar.

• Jeenamata is a village in the Sikar district of Rajasthan.
• The main followers of Jeen Mata are Ahir, Yadavs, Rajputs, and Agarwal.

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Additional Information

• A colorful festival is held twice a year in Sikar.
• It is situated in the Aravalli hills.
• This is dedicated to Jeen Mataji.
• It was constructed 1200 years ago.

The correct answer is Ghevar Mata (घेवर माता).

Key Points

• Ghevar Mata
  • Her temple is situated in Rajsamand.
  • Her temple is built on Rajsamand lake's palace.
  • She kept the foundation of the Rajsamand lake.
  • Ghevar Mata is the only folk goddess who Sati without her husband.

Additional Information

• Baan Mata:
  • Her main temple is situated in Nagda.
  • Her temple is also situated in Chittorgarh.
  • Her temple is situated in Kelwara, Udaipur.
  • She is Kuldevi of the Guhil and the Sisodia dynasty.
• Rathasan Mata:
  • She is also known as Rashtraseni Devi.
  • she was the Kuldevi of Harit rishi.
  • Her temple was built by Bappa Rawal nearby Ekling Ji temple in Nagda.
• Karni Mata:
  • She is known as the mouse's goddess.
  • Her favored goddess was Temra Ji.
  • She is also known as Awar Mata's incarnate.
  • She is the favored goddess of Bikaner's Rathore.
  • She is the Kuladevi of the Charan dynasty.

The correct answer is option 4 i.e Jodhpur.

• The Mahavira Jain temple is built in Osian of Jodhpur District, Rajasthan.
  • The temple is an important pilgrimage of the Oswal Jain community.
  • The temple is visited by both Jain and Hindu.
  •  It was built during the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty by King Vatsaraja in 783 AD.
  • The Jain temple is dedicated to Mahavira and belongs to the Svetambara sect of Jainism.
• Some of the other Jain Temples in Rajasthan are:
• Dilwara temples, Mount Abu
• Mirpur Jain Temple, Sirohi
• Sanghiji Temple, Sanganer
• Ranakpur JainTemple, Ranakpur
• Nakoda Jain Temple, Barmer
• Lodurva Jain Temple, Jaisalmer
• Soniji Ki Nasiyan, Ajmer

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Kartik.

• Kapil Muni fair is held in Kolayat in Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• The original name of Kolayat is Kapilayatan which is named after Kapil Rishi. Kapil Muni is believed to have done 'austerity' here for the welfare of mankind.
• Kapil Muni's fair is held on Kartik Purnima in Kolayat. It is the largest fair in Bikaner district.
• There is a lake with 52 ghats which is covered with banyan trees all around. Here a temple dedicated to Kapil Muni is situated on the Kapil Muni Ghat in which a marble statue of this great saint is installed.
• People come here in large numbers to take a holy dip in the Kolayat lake throughout the year to free themselves from sins and salvation. However, bathing in the lake on Kartik Purnima is considered very auspicious. 
• The famous Maharishi Kapil and Kapilayatan lake are also mentioned in the Puranas.
• A religious fair is also organized at this place along with religious events. Buffalo, camels, horses and cattle are sold in this cattle fair. Certificates and prizes are given to the best animal breeders at the fair.