Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is Legs ornaments.

• Legs Ornament
  • Traditional Rajasthani leg ornaments worn by women are made up of silver or gold metal such as Anguda, Bichuae, Jhanzar, Payal, Paijeb, etc.
  • These Leg Ornaments are very popular in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• ​Anguda
  • ​The anguda is worn on the thumb of the toes.

• Bichua
  • ​The bichua is worn on the toes.

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• Jhanzar
  • ​The bells in Jhanzar make the sound of walking.

• Payal
  • ​It is similar to paijeb.
  • It is in a solid ring shape.
  • It makes a melodious sound.
• Paijeb
  • Paijeb is a chain of silver in which small bells are tied.

Additional Information

• Head Ornaments
  • Traditional Rajasthani head ornaments worn by women are rakhdi, tika, sheeshphool, thekda, tiki, and jhela made of silver or gold on the forehead and tucked or fastened in the hair.
  • These Forehead Ornaments are very popular in Rajasthan.
  • Rakdri
    • It is a rounded and heavy ornament.
  • Tika
    • ​Tika wore on the forehead is in the shape of the medal and tied with summang which hangs down the forehead.
  • Sheeshphool
    • ​It is the ornament worn on the hair with Borla.
    • The artistic work is done on this ornament.
• Neck Ornaments
  • Hansali, Dora, Chokada, Mala, Kanthi, Terata, Madliya, Chain, Moti-ki-mala, Takhti, Savia, Champakali, etc.
• Waist Ornaments
  • Kardhani: There are small bells attached to it and it is a major ornament worn on the waist. It covers all sides.

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 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.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Dadu Sect.

• The followers of Dadu Dayal were made Dadu Panth.
• His teacher name was Brahmanand who was the disciple of Kabir.
• The Dadu sect belong to Nirgun Bhakti stream.
• The main bench is located at Dadukhol, Cave on Bhairana hill in Naraina, where Dadu Dayal entered into Samadhi.
• Dadu Sect was classified into various branches:
  • Khalsa: Belong to acharya tradition of Garib Das ji
  • Virakta: Community of nomad disciples of Dadu
  • Sthandhari / Uttaradev: Followers of Dadu who left Rajasthan & preaching in north India.
  • Khakhi: Keep long hairs & apply ash on their body.
• Dadu Sect disciples were:
  • Sundardas
  • Rajjab Ji
  • Garib Das Ji

The correct answer is Kesariya Kunwar Ji.

• Kesariya Kunwar Ji:
  • He was son of Goga Ji.
  • He was born in dadreva, Churu.
  • A white flag is hoisted in his religious place. 
  • His bhopa do remdeies for snake bitten person.
  • His thaan is situated under the khejari tree.

Additional Information

• Rup Nath Ji:
  • He was the Son of the famous folk god Budho Ji.
  • He took revenge on his father and uncle's death by killing Jindrav Khinchi.
  • His head seats are Kolu Mand (Jodhpur) and Simbhudhada (Bikaner).
  • He is known as Balak Nath in Himachal Pradesh.
• Panraj Ji:
  • He is also known as the Cow Saviour.
  • He was born in a Kshatriya family in Jaisalmer
  • He sacrificed his life for the Ilife-saving of cows.
• Fatta Ji:
  • He was born in Santhu, Jalore.
  • He fought a battle with robbers who attacked his village.
  • His temple is situated in Santhu.