Karni Mata Temple

Karni Mata Temple is perhaps one of Bikaner's most well-known tourist attractions. This sanctuary is well-known for the large number of rats that have made it their home. This temple, which dates back to the 15th century, is dedicated to Goddess Durga's avatar, Karni Mata. According to legend, when Karni Mata's kid died, she implored Yama to bring her kid back to life, but Yama refused. In this vein, Karni Mata, as a Goddess manifestation, restored the life of her kid and declared that her family would no longer face death and would instead be reincarnated as rats.

There are now over 20,000 rats living on the sanctuary grounds, which definitely attracts the attention of many tourists. The temple is made of stone and marble, and it has silver gates created by Maharaja Ganga Singh, as well as a hanging mesh that keeps rodents away from birds.