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''' | '''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 (Jayanti 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]].<ref>{{cite news |title=The Goddess Who Conquered Aurangzeb |url=https://www.amarujala.com/jaipur/jeen-mata-in-sikar |accessdate=11 August 2024 |work=Amar Ujala |language=hi}}</ref><ref>https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/jeen-mata-mandir-sikar-aurangzeb-came-to-destroy-shaktipeeth-mughal-army-was-attacked-by-bees-8039150</ref><ref>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</ref> | ||
== History of the temple == | |||
According to local legends, Jeen Mata was originally a girl named Jeevan. She later went into deep meditation at a place called "Kajal Shikhar" in the [[Aravalli Range|Aravalli mountains]]. It is believed that she meditated in honor of Goddess Jayanthi and later became revered as Jeen Mata.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jeen Mata Temple: A Brief History |url=http://www.amarujala.com/feature/spirituality/tirth-yatra/story-jin-mata-sikar-rajasthan/?page=1 |publisher=Amar Ujala |accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>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</ref><ref>https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jaipur/navratri-2021-unique-story-of-jeenmata-temple-of-sikar/1001320</ref> | |||
== Features of the temple == | |||
* The temple's gates never close, and regular prayers are conducted even during lunar eclipses.<ref>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</ref> | |||
* 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 == | |||
A popular tradition includes the "Jadula" ritual, a first hair-cutting ceremony for boys, which is performed at the temple.<ref>https://www.morningnewsindia.com/local/news/chaitra-navratri-2024-mundan-in-jeen-mata-mandir/</ref> | |||
== Legend of Aurangzeb == | |||
According to the legend, during the reign of [[Aurangzeb|Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb]] (1658–1707), his forces attempted to desecrate or destroy the Jeen Mata temple as part of his broader temple-demolition campaigns. As the story goes, when the soldiers tried to enter the sanctum, supernatural events occurred — the hill trembled, dust storms rose, and a swarm of [[Bee|bees]] attacked the intruders. The troops fled in panic, and [[Aurangzeb]], said to be awed by the goddess’s power, ordered the temple left untouched.<ref name="n725">{{cite web |date=5 July 2023 |title=Interesting Facts About Jeen Mata Mandir In Rajasthan |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/web-stories/interesting-facts-about-jeen-mata-mandir-in-rajasthan/photostory/101480366.cms |access-date=15 August 2025 |website=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=बहुत ही अद्भुत है राजस्थान का Jeen Mata Mandir, औरंगजेब भी चमत्कार से हो गया था प्रभावित - Jeen Mata Mandir The Miraculous Temple of Rajasthan When Aurangzeb Bowed to Jeen Mata |url=https://www.jagran.com/spiritual/mukhye-dharmik-sthal-jeen-mata-mandir-the-miraculous-temple-of-rajasthan-when-aurangzeb-bowed-to-jeen-mata-23855485.html |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
After this incident, [[Aurangzeb]] pledged to provide oil from the imperial court at [[Delhi]] for the temple’s akhand jyoti ([[eternal flame]]), which is believed to have been burning for centuries. Owing to the episode in which swarms of [[Bee|bees]] were said to have attacked Aurangzeb’s troops, the goddess is popularly referred to as the “''Bhanwaron ki Devi''” (Goddess of the Bees) in the [[Shekhawati]] region.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rajasthan के इस मंदिर में औरंगज़ेब ने घुटने टेककर मांगी थी माफ़ी,दिल्ली से तेल भेजने का किया था वादा |url=https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/jeen-mata-mandir-maa-jeen-defeated-aurangzeb-army-after-he-want-forgiveness-by-kneeling-down-6713275 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250711101326/https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/jeen-mata-mandir-maa-jeen-defeated-aurangzeb-army-after-he-want-forgiveness-by-kneeling-down-6713275 |archive-date=2025-07-11 |access-date=2025-08-15 |work=rajasthan.ndtv.in |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=जीण माता मंदिर : इस मंदिर में माफी मांगने पर मजबूर हुआ था औरंगजेब, ज्योत जलाने के लिए भेजता था तेल |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/religion/jeen-mata-temple-rajasthan-where-mughal-emperor-aurangzeb-apologize-and-send-oil-to-light-the-flame/2310352 |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=Zee-Hindi |language=hi}}</ref> | |||
Jeen Mata | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery mode="" perrow="5"> | |||
File:Main gate of Jeen Mata temple.jpg|Main entrance of Jeen Mata Temple | |||
File:Jeen Mata Mandir local market.jpg|Corridor inside Jeen Mata Temple complex | |||
File:Jeen Mata Mandir corridor.jpg|Local market near the Jeen Mata Temple | |||
File:Jeen Mata Mandir outside area.jpg|Outer area of the Jeen Mata Temple premises | |||
</gallery> | |||
== See also == | |||
* [[Salasar Balaji Temple]] | |||
* [[Khatu Shyam Temple]] | |||
* [[Rani Sati Temple]] | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:34, 24 March 2026
Jeen Mata | |
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Village | |
 Jeen Mata Temple idol in Sikar District | |
  Jeen Mata Location in Rajasthan | |
| Coordinates: 27°26′39″N 75°11′40″E / 27.444154°N 75.194457°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| District | Sikar |
| Named for | Jeen Mata |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (Indian Standard Time (IST)) |
| PIN | 332406 |
| Vehicle registration | RJ-23 |
| Lok Sabha Constituency | Sikar |
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 (Jayanti 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[edit | edit source]
According to local legends, Jeen Mata was originally a girl named Jeevan. 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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit | edit source]
A popular tradition includes the "Jadula" ritual, a first hair-cutting ceremony for boys, which is performed at the temple.[8]
Legend of Aurangzeb[edit | edit source]
According to the legend, during the reign of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb (1658–1707), his forces attempted to desecrate or destroy the Jeen Mata temple as part of his broader temple-demolition campaigns. As the story goes, when the soldiers tried to enter the sanctum, supernatural events occurred — the hill trembled, dust storms rose, and a swarm of bees attacked the intruders. The troops fled in panic, and Aurangzeb, said to be awed by the goddess’s power, ordered the temple left untouched.[9][10]
After this incident, Aurangzeb pledged to provide oil from the imperial court at Delhi for the temple’s akhand jyoti (eternal flame), which is believed to have been burning for centuries. Owing to the episode in which swarms of bees were said to have attacked Aurangzeb’s troops, the goddess is popularly referred to as the “Bhanwaron ki Devi” (Goddess of the Bees) in the Shekhawati region.[11][12]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Main entrance of Jeen Mata Temple -
Corridor inside Jeen Mata Temple complex -
Local market near the Jeen Mata Temple -
Outer area of the Jeen Mata Temple premises
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "The Goddess Who Conquered Aurangzeb". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ↑ https://rajasthan.ndtv.in/rajasthan-news/jeen-mata-mandir-sikar-aurangzeb-came-to-destroy-shaktipeeth-mughal-army-was-attacked-by-bees-8039150
- ↑ 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
- ↑ "Jeen Mata Temple: A Brief History". Amar Ujala. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ↑ 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
- ↑ https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/rajasthan/jaipur/navratri-2021-unique-story-of-jeenmata-temple-of-sikar/1001320
- ↑ 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
- ↑ https://www.morningnewsindia.com/local/news/chaitra-navratri-2024-mundan-in-jeen-mata-mandir/
- ↑ "Interesting Facts About Jeen Mata Mandir In Rajasthan". Times of India. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "बहुत ही अद्भुत है राजस्थान का Jeen Mata Mandir, औरंगजेब भी चमत्कार से हो गया था प्रभावित - Jeen Mata Mandir The Miraculous Temple of Rajasthan When Aurangzeb Bowed to Jeen Mata". Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "Rajasthan के इस मंदिर में औरंगज़ेब ने घुटने टेककर मांगी थी माफ़ी,दिल्ली से तेल भेजने का किया था वादा". rajasthan.ndtv.in (in हिन्दी). Archived from the original on 11 July 2025. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
- ↑ "जीण माता मंदिर : इस मंदिर में माफी मांगने पर मजबूर हुआ था औरंगजेब, ज्योत जलाने के लिए भेजता था तेल". Zee-Hindi (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 15 August 2025.