Jeen Mata Temple Shekhawati, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple – Guide

The very ancient temple of Maa in Jeen Mata village on Sikar-Jaipur road in Shekhawati area is the main center of faith of the devotees. In Rajasthan, Jeen Mata has a lot of recognition among the devotees. This temple is built in the middle of a beautiful forest and also surrounded between three small hills around the temple.

Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple is one of the ancient Shaktipeeths of the country. This Jeen Mata Temple is facing in the direction of south. There are idols of Tantrikas on the walls of the temple, which tells that in the past it must have been the center of Tantrika’s meditation. There is an eight handed idol of Jeen Bhagwati inside the temple.

History of this Temple

Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple is believed to be built in the eighth century. The oldest inscription present here is of 1029 AD. According to beliefs, Jeen Mata was born in a royal family of Ghanghu village in Churu, Rajasthan. Mother Shakti is considered to be an incarnation of maa Parvati and her elder brother Harsh is said to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. According to the legends, once there was a dispute between the two brothers and sisters and then mother came and started penance to this place.

Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple Timings

Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple opens at 4:00 AM in the morning and close at 10:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:10 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 7:30 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this Temple

Laxmangarh Fort

The Laxmangarh Fort located in Sikar is very famous and historical. This fort is located just 30 km away from Sikar.

Deogarh fort

Deogarh fort or palace also comes in the beautiful places in Sikar, which is built at an altitude of about 2100 feet above sea level.

Harshnath Temple

This temple is located at a distance of about 14 km from Sikar, which was built in the 18^th century.

Khatu Shyam Ji

Khatu is a small village 65 km away from Sikar. Built of white stones, it is a popular temple dedicated to Lord Krishna.

Ganedhwar

This place is at a distance of about few kms from this temple. This is very famous picnic spot among the local people.

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How to reach Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple is Jaipur international airport which is at a distance of 125 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Shekhawati Jeen Mata Temple is Sikar railway station which is at a distance of 15.2 km from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Roads to this temple are well connected with the other cities of the country so you can easily reach this temple by using your own vehicle or by any public buses or taxi from any part of the country.

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