Karni Mata Temple: Where Rats Are Revered as Holy Beings
In Western culture, rats are typically associated with creepy and disgusting rodents, or they may bring to mind the wise Master Splinter from the Ninja Turtles. However, a unique perspective prevails at the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke.
More than 25,000 rats roam freely throughout the temple’s halls, chambers, and grounds, treated with utmost reverence. Spotting a solid white rat among the multitude is considered an honor, as they are deemed the holiest of all the temple’s rodents. In this extraordinary place, rats are elevated to sacred beings, challenging conventional perceptions of these creatures.
