Jeenmata

Jeen Mata
Village
Jeen Mata Temple idol in Sikar District
Jeen Mata Location in Rajasthan
Coordinates: 27°26′39″N75°11′40″E / 27.444154°N 75.194457°E / 27.444154; 75.194457
Country	India
State	Rajasthan
District	Sikar
Established	Unknown
Founded by	Unknown
Named after	Jeen Mata
Languages
• Official	Hindi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time (IST))
PIN	332406
Telephone Code	01576
Vehicle registration	RJ-23
Nearest City	Sikar
Lok Sabha Constituency	Sikar
Assembly Constituency	Dantaramgarh

Jeen Mata is a village located in the Sikar district of Rajasthan, India. It is famous for the ancient and revered Jeen Mata Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Jeen Mata, believed to be a form of the Shakti deity. The village is approximately 29 kilometers south of Sikar city and about 108 kilometers northwest of Jaipur. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

History of the temple

According to local legends, Jeen Mata was originally a girl named Jeevan, born to a Rajput family. She later went into deep meditation at a place called "Kajal Shikhar" in the Aravalli mountains. It is believed that she meditated in honor of Goddess Jayanthi and later became revered as Jeen Mata. ^[4] The temple, which is constructed of marble and limestone, is believed to be over a thousand years old, dating back to the 8th century. Pilgrims flock to the temple during the auspicious months of Chaitra and Ashvin during the Navratri festival. ^{[5] [6]}

Features of the temple

• The temple's gates never close, and regular prayers are conducted even during lunar eclipses. ^[7]
• The temple is situated on a hilltop, surrounded by dense forests, about 10 kilometers from the village of Revsa.
• Within the temple complex, there is also the Harsh Bhairav Nath temple, located at the peak.

Traditions

The main offerings at the temple include alcohol and sweet rice. ^[8] A significant tradition includes the "Jadula" ritual, a first hair-cutting ceremony for boys, which is performed at the temple. ^[9]

Devotee communities

Devotees of Jeen Mata include communities such as Saini, Yadav, Brahmin, Rajput, Gurjar, Agrawal, Meena, Swarnkar, Shekhawat, and Rawat Rajputs. Followers of the goddess are not only found in Rajasthan but also in other parts of India, including Kolkata.^{[ citation needed ]}

Legend of Aurangzeb

According to popular belief, Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb tried to destroy the temple. However, due to the miraculous power of Jeen Mata, he was unsuccessful. The legend states that after being defeated by the goddess' divine power, Aurangzeb apologized and sent oil to light the temple's eternal flame, which continues to burn to this day. ^{[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]}

Gallery

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  Main entrance of Jeen Mata Temple
• 
  Corridor inside Jeen Mata Temple complex
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  Local market near the Jeen Mata Temple
• 
  Outer area of the Jeen Mata Temple premises

Nearby religious sites

• Khatu Shyamji – Approximately 22 kilometers away. ^[15]
• Salasar Balaji – Located about 85 kilometers from the temple. ^[16]

See also

• Salasar Balaji
• Khatu Shyamji
• Rani Sati Mandir

References

1. "The Goddess Who Conquered Aurangzeb". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 11 August 2024.
2. https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/jeen-mata-mandir-sikar-aurangzeb-came-to-destroy-shaktipeeth-mughal-army-was-attacked-by-bees-8039150
3. https://hindi.asianetnews.com/aisa-kyun/navratri-2021-jeenmata-temple-of-rajasrhan-is-known-to-be-1000-years-old-know-about-it-r0nyu3/articleshow-m8tid7
4. "Jeen Mata Temple: A Brief History". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
5. https://hindi.news18.com/news/dharm/what-is-the-history-of-jeen-mata-mandir-eye-diseases-are-cured-by-the-kajal-of-the-eternal-flame-burning-here-local18-9149372.html
6. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jaipur/navratri-2021-unique-story-of-jeenmata-temple-of-sikar/1001320
7. https://hindi.news18.com/news/dharm/the-doors-of-shaktipeeth-jeen-mata-temple-remain-open-even-during-lunar-eclipse-lord-mahadev-himself-protects-bhavani-8212387.html
8. https://hindi.oneindia.com/news/rajasthan/full-story-of-jeen-mata-gnaghu-to-sikar-rajasthan-aarti-timing-navratri-mela-758781.html
9. https://www.morningnewsindia.com/local/news/chaitra-navratri-2024-mundan-in-jeen-mata-mandir/
10. https://www.jagran.com/spiritual/mukhye-dharmik-sthal-jeen-mata-mandir-the-miraculous-temple-of-rajasthan-when-aurangzeb-bowed-to-jeen-mata-23855485.html
11. https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/jeen-mata-mandir-maa-jeen-defeated-aurangzeb-army-after-he-want-forgiveness-by-kneeling-down-6713275
12. https://www.herzindagi.com/hindi/diary/jeen-mata-temple-facts-rajasthan-and-how-to-reach-article-1001431
13. https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/religion/jeen-mata-temple-rajasthan-where-mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-apologize-and-send-oil-to-light-the-flame/2310352
14. https://www.bhaskar.com/news/c-10-2418007-jp0925-jeen-mata-temple-nor.html
15. https://hindi.news18.com/photogallery/rajasthan/sikar-famous-temples-around-khatushyamji-shyam-kund-jeen-mata-ringas-bhainruji-shayar-mata-harsh-parvat-location-8054748.html
16. "Salasar Balaji Temple" . Retrieved 29 April 2025.

External links

• More about Jeen Mata Temple
• Report of the Census Commission
• Dantaramgarh Tehsil Villages
• The Divine India on Jeen Mata Temple