Question

Consider following regarding the goddess temple:

1. This temple is located in Jaisalmer. 

2. Goddess Aavad is worshipped here. 

3. She is considered an incarnation of divine goddess Hinglaj Mata.

4. The idol in the temple was installed by Bhati Rajput king Tanu Rao.

Which Lok Devi Temple is talked about in the above statement?

1. Tanot Mata temple
2. Kamakhya temple
3. Hinglaj Mata temple
4. Ambika Mata temple

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Tanot Mata temple

The correct answer is Tanot Mata temple.

• Tanot mata temple:
  • It is located in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
  • Goddess Aavad is worshiped here as Tanot Mata.
  • She is considered an incarnation of divine goddess Hinglaj Mata.
  • The idol in the temple was installed by Bhati Rajput king Tanu Rao. 
  • This temple faced severe shelling during the battle of Longewala. 

• Kamakhya temple:
  • It is situated in Guwahati, Assam. 
  • It is considered as one of the oldest of the 51 shakti pithas. 
• Hinglaj mata temple:
  • This temple is situated in Lasbela district of Balochistan. 
  • It is located in the Hingol National Park.
  • It is considered as one of the 51 shakti pithas. 
  • Pilgrimage to this temple is considered the largest Hindu pilgrimage in Pakistan. 
• Ambika mata temple:
  • It is located in Udaipur.
  • She is considered to be form of goddess durga. 
  • It also known as the 'Khajuraho of Mewar'.