Information of Jeen Mata Temple, Sikar, Rajasthan

Jeen Mata temple is located in the holy village named Jeenmata, in the mandal of Dantaramgarh, in the district of Sikar, in the state of Rajasthan, in Northwestern India. It is situated just 29km away from the town of Sikar. This is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Jeen Mata who is considered as Goddess of Power. According to the local legends and religious scholars, this shrine is strongly believed to have established a thousand years ago. It is to be highly noted that thousands of adherent devotees and pilgrims assemble at this shrine for a colourful festival that is held twice in an annual year in the month of Ashvin and Chaitra during the Navratri. It is to be noted that there are many dharamshalas that wholeheartedly accommodate large number of tourists, visitors, devotees and pilgrims. On top of the hill is a shrine just close to this temple which is dedicated to her brother named Harsh Bhairav nath's.

Jeen Mata Temple Religious Significance

The actual and real name of Jeen mata is Jayantimala. The temple dedicated to this Goddess is strongly believed to be built near the hill just 10km away from the village named Rewasa. This region was a thick forest in those days. The year of establishment of this particular temple isn't known but the pillar and prayer hall are definitely very old in many aspects. It is claimed that a Chauhan ruler has built this shrine at this spot for the Godesss. The main followers of Jeenmata are Jeengars, a warrior class of Rajasthan, Meena's, Shekhawati rajputs (Shekhawats), the Great Yadavs(Ahir), Brahmins and Baniyas. Most of these communities at present live in Kokatta and rest of Indian cities. They keep visiting this temple with great faith and devotion. People offer their hair and 50 kg of sweet known as Sawa mani at this shrine as thanks giving rituals. Mugal Emperor Aurangzeb failed to destroy this temple because bhairons, honey bee chased his army. He sought pardon and donated a ever-glow oil lamp to this temple. The other popular shrine of Sikar District is Khatushyamji which is at a distance of nearly twenty-six kilometers from here.

Jeen Mata Temple Architectural Significance

Jeenmata temple is based on North Indian Hindu temple architectural style and pattern. It doesn't have ant shades of Rajasthani, Drvaidian, local and regional architectural features and characteristics blended in it. The temple premise is fortified with huge walls. The main sanctum is situated at the middle of the given plot. The idol of Jeen Mata is installed on the raised platform in the main sanctum. The prayer hall is dotted with many beautifully carved pillars. The ceiling is very attractive with floral design pattern. The flooring looks very simple and belongs to the ancient period. There is no feature that resembles or belongs to the medieval period. Most of the features of this temple look absolutely belonging to the ancient period to a great extent. There are no sub-temples within the temple complex situated at the base of the hill in this region.

Festivals at Jeen Mata Temple

Jeen mata temple conducts its annual festival in a grand manner with religious touch. A fair is conducted at this occasion in this village. Devotees and pilgrims visit this temple with a wish in their heart. They offer their hair and package of sweets as Thanks giving to this Goddess. On festive and auspicious days, special Aarati and pooja are conducted in a traditional manner at this shrine with great devotion and faith.