The Tanot Mata Temple :-
The Tanot Mata Temple situated in the Tanot village of
district Jaisalmer, is a major attraction for those visiting the Thar Desert in
Rajasthan. It is enveloped within numerous legends that are sure to instil awe
and curiosity towards its sacred power and purity. The heritage site is
preserved and maintained by the Border Security Force (BSF) of India since the
Indo-Pakistan war in 1971.
Localities have immense faith on the temple’s austerity and
pay regular visit to the Tanot Mata. She is believed to be an apparition of the
Hinglaj Mata Goddess. Tanot is in close proximity with Longewala, a critical
India-Pakistan border that forbids access to any individual without permission
of Indian Government authorities. Due to its topography, it can harness large
quantities of wind energy, thus visitors can see the rows of windmill energy
power plants established here. There is a museum built adjacent to the temple
that displays certain historic artefacts collected from the war period. This is
a must visit place for those who wish to pay their homage to the Indian Army
and the temple that is considered holy by the Indian heroes of defence and
harmony.
History :-
It is said that during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965,
Pakistani Army dropped over 3000 bombs targeting the temple but not even one
exploded! The Pakistani Tank regiment was stupefied and kept shelling but not
one bomb exploded. After the war the Pakistani General actually asked his
counterpart in India about this incident and on knowing the story of the power
of the temple that apparently protected the area he asked to see this place.
This request was granted and the Pakistani General actually went to the temple
and paid his respects and acknowledged the supernatural happening. After the
war the temple management was handed over to Border Security Force of India on
their request and to date the temple is maintained and manned by the BSF
soldiers.
Things To Do In And Around :-
After paying your respects to the Goddess, you can take a
round of the museum established in the same vicinity. It holds a public
exhibition of the arms and ammunitions used during the Indo-Pakistan wars of
1965 and 1971. They hold great significance, as the bombs used to attack the
natives of Tanot village never diffused. The place is one of the best place to
explore in the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. This temple was shown in the
film Border. The best time to visit is November - January, when the
temperature is not likely to be extremely high. Taxis can be hired from Jaisalmer
After completing this pilgrimage trip, you can plan a camel safari in the Thar
Desert or plan a sightseeing trip of the majestic forts of Jaisalmer.
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