India: the children of Shiva

India, the towns and cities Special feature

In the north of Rajasthan, near the Pakistani border is found the city of Bikaner renowned for its magnificent havelis, the houses of rich merchants. It is the departure point to reach -20 miles away and an hour ride in a crowded bus- the town of Deshnok, and more precisely the famous temple of Karni Mata.

Contents

• Karni Mata Temple or the temple of rats

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• The reincarnation of the Charans

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• Collective hysteria

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• Bikaji's great Bikaner

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• Legendary armed forces

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• Mag Mela

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• A megalopolis just the time of a dream

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• Sadhu

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• Benares, the love of Shiva

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• ...And town of deliverance for the Indians

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