Art and Culture of Rajasthan Questions

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 Jalandharnath Ji.

Key Points

•  Tallinath Ji:
  • He was the son of Veeram Dev ( Rav Maldev's brother of Shergarh thikana).
  • His original name was Gang Dev Rathore.
  • His master's name was Jalandharnath Ji.
  • He was a nature lover.
  • His sacred peeth is Panchmukhi hill in Jalore.
  • In Jalore, he was known as Auran.
  • When a person is bitten by a poisonous creature, taken to baba’s place & the thread is tied.

Additional Information

• Balinath Ji was the master of Harbu Ji.
• Bhairavnath Ji was the master of Kalla Ji.

The correct answer is Only 1 and 4. 

• Shakhambri Mata: 
  • Her temple is situated in Sambhar, Jaipur.
  • She is Kuldevi of Chauhan dynasty. 
• Karni Mata:
  • She is widely known as the goddess of the mouse. 
  • She is Kuldevi of Rathore dynasty of Bikaner. 
  • Her temple is situated in Deshnok, Bikaner.
  • The priest in the temple belongs to Charan caste. 
  • It is widely believed that with the blessings of Karni Mata, Rao Bika of Bikaner was able to establish his rule.

Additional Information

• Sachiya Mata:
  • Her temple is situated in Osian, Jodhpur.
  • She is Kuldevi of Oswal community.
  • There is an idol of black stones in the temple. 
• Tripura Sundari:
  • Her temple is situated in Talwada, Banswara.
  • She is known as Kuldevi of Solanki king Sidhraj Jaisingh of Gujarat. 
  • In Navratri, a fair is held here.

The correct answer is Pabu Ji.

Key Points

• Pabu Ji-
  • Born - 1239 AD, in Rathore dynasty.
  • Father - Dhandhal Ji Rathore
  • Mother - Kamla De
  • Wife - Phulam De
  • Horse - Kesar Kalami.
  • He is known as camel's god/ plague protector god/ incarnate of Laxman Ji.
  • He is the adorable god of the Raika/ Raibari caste.
  • Rawanhattha instrument is used for reading Pabu Ji's Phad.
  • Pabu Prakash written by Asiya Mod Ji gives information about Pabu Ji's life.
  • His followers take three and a half turns on the occasion of marriage.
  • His temple is situated in kolumand, Jodhpur.
  • On Chaitra Amavasya, a fair is organized there.

Additional Information

• Ramdev 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 a Dhani/ Ramsapeer.
  • His temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• Teja Ji-
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • His major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • 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 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 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.

The correct answer is 1-C,2-A,3-B,4-D.

The correct answer is Eloji.

Key Points

• Eloji:
  • In Marwar, he is also known as the unique folk deity of Chhedchhad.
  • There is a belief about them in Marwar that they are able to give a bride to the unmarried, happy life to the newly married couple and children to the infertile women. Whereas he himself remained a bachelor throughout his life.
  • He was the brother-in-law of King Hiranya Kashyapa.
  • He is worshipped on the occasion of Holi in Marwar.
  • He was Holika's lover.
  • His statue is life-size naked.

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 was born in a Kshatriya family in Jaisalmer
  • He sacrificed his life for the Ilife-saving of cows.
• Alam Ji-
  • His original name was Jaitmal Rathore.
  • His temple is situated in the Malani area of Barmer.
  • The place where he worshiped is known as Alam Ji's Dhora

The correct answer is Teja Ji.

• Tejaji got injured in Sursura village to save the cows of Lachha Gurjari and died due to a snake bite.
  • The snake is worshiped as the protector deity.
  • Tejaji is called the deity of 'Kala Bala'.

Key Points

• Teja Ji:
  • He was born in 1074 AD in Kharnal, Nagaur.
  • His father's name was Tahad.
  • His mother's name was Raj Kunwari.
  • His wife's name was Pamel de.
  • He is also known as snake's god/ Kala-Bala's god/ dholya veer.
  • His horse's name was leelan (singari).
  • Tejaji’s major Thaan is located at Sursura, Beawar, Saindaria & Bhanwata in the Ajmer district.
  • His song is tejater.
  • His favourite devotee is known as ghodla.
  • Parbatsar, Nagaur cattle fair is organized from Bhadra Shukla Dashmi to Poornima.

Additional Information

• Ramdev 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 temple is situated in Runecha, Jaisalmer
• 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.
• Goga Ji-
  • He is also known as Jaharpeer.
  • 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 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.