Karni Mata Temple

The Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke near Bikaner honours a 14th–15th century female sage worshipped as an incarnation of Durga. It is famous for the thousands of rats (kabbas) that live in the temple and are fed and protected by devotees; spotting a rare white rat is considered lucky. The temple has an ornate marble facade and silver doors. Fairs held twice a year during Navratri draw large crowds.