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{{Infobox Hindu temple | |||
| name = Sonana Khetlaji Temple | |||
| image = | |||
| caption = | |||
| map_type = India Rajasthan#India | |||
| map_caption = Location in Rajasthan, India | |||
| deity = Khetlaji (Lord [[Bhairava|Bhairav]]) | |||
| location = [[Sonana]], [[Desuri tehsil]], [[Pali district]], [[Rajasthan]], India | |||
| district = [[Pali District]] | |||
| state = [[Rajasthan]] | |||
| country = [[India]] | |||
| coordinates = | |||
| tradition = [[Hinduism]] | |||
| festivals = Chaitra Sudi Prathama fair | |||
| established = Approximately 800 years ago | |||
| website = | |||
}} | |||
{{Hinduism}} | |||
'''Sonana Khetlaji''' is a [[temple]] of God [[Khetlaji]] located in the village Sonana of [[Desuri]] tehsil of [[Pali district]] in [[India]]n state of [[Rajasthan]]. | '''Sonana Khetlaji''' is a [[temple]] of God [[Khetlaji]] located in the village Sonana of [[Desuri]] tehsil of [[Pali district]] in [[India]]n state of [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-09 |title=800 साल पुराना मंदिर, जहां मिलने वाला प्रसाद नहीं ले जा सकते बाहर, लोग नंगे पैर पहुंचकर करते हैं पूजा |url=https://hindi.news18.com/news/dharm/sonana-khetlaji-temple-history-mela-timing-interesting-facts-rajasthan-pali-8587566.html |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=News18 हिंदी |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=सोनाणा खेतलाजी के दरबार में छाया उल्लास, गूंजा जयकारा |url=https://www.patrika.com/pali-news/sonana-khetlaji-temple-in-pali-7441352 |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=जयकारों के साथ सोनाणा खेतलाजी के दर्शनार्थ निकला पैदल संघ |url=https://www.patrika.com/videos/pali-news/sonana-khetlaji-s-batch-left-from-takhatgarh-in-pali-district-5577740 |access-date=2025-11-20 |website=Patrika News |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
Khetlaji is a native folk deity for the people of different caste and creed in the Marwar region. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful Rose garden. The devotees offer their gratitude to the deity for marriage as well as childbirth. After the Aarti, devotees take part in the thanksgiving ceremony. "Churma" is the main Prasad offered to the deity which is distributed among the devotees after offering it to deity. It is believed that the prasad should be consumed within the campus of the temple and cannot be taken outside the temple. Devotees believe that attending the aarti is the biggest blessing.<ref name=AP>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apnisanskriti.com/temple/sonana-khetlaji-temple-sonana-desuri-pali-rajasthan-2789|title=Sonana Khetlaji Temple, Sonana, Desuri, Pali, Rajasthan|work=ApniSanskriti - Back to veda|access-date=2018-07-10|language=en-US}}</ref> | Khetlaji is a native folk deity for the people of different caste and creed in the Marwar region. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful Rose garden. The devotees offer their gratitude to the deity for marriage as well as childbirth. After the Aarti, devotees take part in the thanksgiving ceremony. "Churma" is the main Prasad offered to the deity which is distributed among the devotees after offering it to deity. It is believed that the prasad should be consumed within the campus of the temple and cannot be taken outside the temple. Devotees believe that attending the aarti is the biggest blessing.<ref name=AP>{{Cite news|url=https://www.apnisanskriti.com/temple/sonana-khetlaji-temple-sonana-desuri-pali-rajasthan-2789|title=Sonana Khetlaji Temple, Sonana, Desuri, Pali, Rajasthan|work=ApniSanskriti - Back to veda|access-date=2018-07-10|language=en-US}}</ref> | ||
Every year on [[Chaitra]] Sudi | Every year on [[Chaitra]] Sudi Prathama (according to [[Vikram Samvat]]), a large fair is organised for two days. Since this fair is organised after [[Holi]] festival, many Holi dancers attend in conventional and fancy dresses. More than one lakh devotees participate. The most devout come barefoot from their native places in order to receive the great blessing. They travel from 15 km to 200 km moving in groups (Sangh) for two to ten days barefoot.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2 और 3 अप्रैल को भरेगा सोनाणा खेतलाजी का मेला, तैयारियां जारी |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/pali/sonana-khetlajis-fair-will-be-held-on-2nd-and-3rd-april-preparations-continue/1134998 |access-date=2025-04-19 |website=Zee Rajasthan |language=hi}}</ref> | ||
There is even a cycle yatri coming from a long distance of 2500 km from Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur (Tamil Nadu to Rajasthan) covering on cycle for a month (30 days) on the occasion of Mela.<ref name=AP /> | There is even a cycle yatri coming from a long distance of 2500 km from Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur (Tamil Nadu to Rajasthan) covering on cycle for a month (30 days) on the occasion of Mela.<ref name=AP /> | ||
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Folk deity Shri Khetlaji is worshipped as Lord Bhairav who is considered as the fifth incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shree Khetlaji is also known as Shri Bhairav or Shri Kshetrapaal Ji. Sonana Khetlaji temple also has an idol of a snake which is believed to be one of the forms of Shree Ketlaji. This idol is a self - manifested. Shree Khetlaji came to Mandor from Kashi. Later, he visited Sonana. It is believed that Lord Bhairav used to protect the sages who were meditating in the Aravalli hill range. Lord Bhairav made his abode in one of the caves which were located at Sonana Khetlaji. Hence, it became his permanent abode and people started worshipping him at this place.<ref name=AP /> | Folk deity Shri Khetlaji is worshipped as Lord Bhairav who is considered as the fifth incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shree Khetlaji is also known as Shri Bhairav or Shri Kshetrapaal Ji. Sonana Khetlaji temple also has an idol of a snake which is believed to be one of the forms of Shree Ketlaji. This idol is a self - manifested. Shree Khetlaji came to Mandor from Kashi. Later, he visited Sonana. It is believed that Lord Bhairav used to protect the sages who were meditating in the Aravalli hill range. Lord Bhairav made his abode in one of the caves which were located at Sonana Khetlaji. Hence, it became his permanent abode and people started worshipping him at this place.<ref name=AP /> | ||
== Festivals and Fairs<ref name=AP /> | == Festivals and Fairs == | ||
Every year on Chaitra Sudi | Source:<ref name=AP /> | ||
Every year on Chaitra Sudi Prathama, a fair is held for two days in the honor of Shri Khetlaji. This fair is organized immediately after Holi. Thousands of devotees participate in this fair. The devotees visit the temple on barefoot in order to receive the great blessings. | |||
However, it is the hundreds of horses at the fair that steal the show. Thoroughbred and well-trained 'Marwari' horses perform different skills and even dance to the rhythms of musical instruments much to the amazement of the visitors. | However, it is the hundreds of horses at the fair that steal the show. Thoroughbred and well-trained 'Marwari' horses perform different skills and even dance to the rhythms of musical instruments much to the amazement of the visitors. | ||
== Access<ref name=AP /> | == Access == | ||
Source:<ref name=AP /> | |||
'''By Road''': Bus services are available from other major cities of Rajasthan. Desuri is the nearest bus stand. | '''By Road''': Bus services are available from other major cities of Rajasthan. Desuri is the nearest bus stand. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:50, 20 November 2025
| Sonana Khetlaji Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Pali District |
| Deity | Khetlaji (Lord Bhairav) |
| Festivals | Chaitra Sudi Prathama fair |
| Location | |
| Location | Sonana, Desuri tehsil, Pali district, Rajasthan, India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Established | Approximately 800 years ago |
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Sonana Khetlaji is a temple of God Khetlaji located in the village Sonana of Desuri tehsil of Pali district in Indian state of Rajasthan.[1][2][3]
Khetlaji is a native folk deity for the people of different caste and creed in the Marwar region. The temple is surrounded by a beautiful Rose garden. The devotees offer their gratitude to the deity for marriage as well as childbirth. After the Aarti, devotees take part in the thanksgiving ceremony. "Churma" is the main Prasad offered to the deity which is distributed among the devotees after offering it to deity. It is believed that the prasad should be consumed within the campus of the temple and cannot be taken outside the temple. Devotees believe that attending the aarti is the biggest blessing.[4]
Every year on Chaitra Sudi Prathama (according to Vikram Samvat), a large fair is organised for two days. Since this fair is organised after Holi festival, many Holi dancers attend in conventional and fancy dresses. More than one lakh devotees participate. The most devout come barefoot from their native places in order to receive the great blessing. They travel from 15 km to 200 km moving in groups (Sangh) for two to ten days barefoot.[5]
There is even a cycle yatri coming from a long distance of 2500 km from Chennai, Coimbatore, Hosur (Tamil Nadu to Rajasthan) covering on cycle for a month (30 days) on the occasion of Mela.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
Shri Sonana Khetlaji temple was found approximately 800 years ago. The temple demonstrates the beautiful art of the ancient Rajput architecture.[4]
Folk deity Shri Khetlaji is worshipped as Lord Bhairav who is considered as the fifth incarnation of Lord Shiva. Shree Khetlaji is also known as Shri Bhairav or Shri Kshetrapaal Ji. Sonana Khetlaji temple also has an idol of a snake which is believed to be one of the forms of Shree Ketlaji. This idol is a self - manifested. Shree Khetlaji came to Mandor from Kashi. Later, he visited Sonana. It is believed that Lord Bhairav used to protect the sages who were meditating in the Aravalli hill range. Lord Bhairav made his abode in one of the caves which were located at Sonana Khetlaji. Hence, it became his permanent abode and people started worshipping him at this place.[4]
Festivals and Fairs[edit | edit source]
Source:[4]
Every year on Chaitra Sudi Prathama, a fair is held for two days in the honor of Shri Khetlaji. This fair is organized immediately after Holi. Thousands of devotees participate in this fair. The devotees visit the temple on barefoot in order to receive the great blessings.
However, it is the hundreds of horses at the fair that steal the show. Thoroughbred and well-trained 'Marwari' horses perform different skills and even dance to the rhythms of musical instruments much to the amazement of the visitors.
Access[edit | edit source]
Source:[4]
By Road: Bus services are available from other major cities of Rajasthan. Desuri is the nearest bus stand.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Rani railway station.
By Air: The nearby airport is located at Udaipur.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "800 साल पुराना मंदिर, जहां मिलने वाला प्रसाद नहीं ले जा सकते बाहर, लोग नंगे पैर पहुंचकर करते हैं पूजा". News18 हिंदी (in हिन्दी). 9 August 2024. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
- ↑ "सोनाणा खेतलाजी के दरबार में छाया उल्लास, गूंजा जयकारा". Patrika News (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ "जयकारों के साथ सोनाणा खेतलाजी के दर्शनार्थ निकला पैदल संघ". Patrika News (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 20 November 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Sonana Khetlaji Temple, Sonana, Desuri, Pali, Rajasthan". ApniSanskriti - Back to veda. Retrieved 10 July 2018.
- ↑ "2 और 3 अप्रैल को भरेगा सोनाणा खेतलाजी का मेला, तैयारियां जारी". Zee Rajasthan (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 19 April 2025.