Dadhimati Mata Temple

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Dadhimati Mata Temple of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.

Dadhimati is said to be the sister of sage Dadhichi, and born on Magh (Indian month) Shukl 7 (Rath Saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on Magh Shukl 8 (Jaya Ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Lamxi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi Mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharastra. It has a depiction of Valimiki Ramyana in interiors.

As of 2011 Parashar Brahmins was the priest in this temple. Dadhimati is Kul Devi and Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Dantuslia the Jat gotra and Gelda the Baniya gotra. The goddess is very powerful and followers quickly get their wishes fulfilled. of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.

Dadhimati is said to be the sister of sage Dadhichi, and born on Magh (Indian month) Shukl 7 (Rath Saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on Magh Shukl 8 (Jaya Ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Lamxi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi Mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharastra. It has a depiction of Valimiki Ramyana in interiors.

As of 2011 Parashar Brahmins was the priest in this temple. Dadhimati is Kul Devi and Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Dantuslia the Jat gotra and Gelda the Baniya gotra. The goddess is very powerful and followers quickly get their wishes fulfilled.
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Coordinates:   27°14'13"N   74°4'32"E

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