Rajasthan Computer Anudeshak Bharti 2026 | Rajasthan Art & Culture Class – Lokdeviyan (लोकदेवियाँ)

Main ideas / lessons conveyed

• The video is a class-session focused on Rajasthan’s folk goddesses, as part of a computer/RAJ culture exam-oriented tutorial series (notably “Part 03” of “Folk Goddesses”).
• For each goddess, the teacher emphasizes exam-style points, such as:
  • Temple location
  • Temple history / origin stories
  • Important iconography (what the idol looks like / key symbols)
  • Rituals and fairs
  • Community associations (which dynasty/community worships the deity)
• The speaker repeatedly highlights “notes line-to-line”, stating they can be asked as short-answer exam questions.

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Detailed goddess-wise concepts, stories, and takeaways

1) Sakrai Mata (Sakarai Mata) — Part 03 topic start

Name etymology / corruption theory

• A historian, Gauri Shankar Hirachand Ojha, is mentioned as the author of Lipimala Granth.
• As per the text:
  • The “original name” of the mother goddess is Shankar Devi / Shankara.
  • Shankar is said to have corrupted into Sakar/Sankar forms, leading to Sakrai (Sakarai).

Temple location and historical placement

• The temple is said to be 12 km from Lohargal, Jhunjhunu.
• It is associated with two hills and described as far from “Male” (as stated in the session).
• It is also referred to as Udaipurwati (Jhunjhunu) / “Udaipur Bhati”.

Legend about Devraj Indra

• Devraj Indra is said to perform penance.
• Because of this, the sacred place becomes known as Sakra Tirtha.
• This connection is used to explain the name transformation.

Temple iconography

• In the garbhagriha/sanctum sanctorum, there are two goddess idols:
  • Shakambhari Mata
  • Kali Mata

Belief about the goddess

• Sakrai Mata is described as very kind and merciful.
• Belief:
  • If devotees seek forgiveness sincerely, she forgives automatically.
  • True-hearted prayers lead her to remove sufferings.

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2) Dadimati Mata (Dadhimati Mata) — temple description and local lore

Temple location

• The temple is said to be inside Got Manglod area in Nagaur district (near the border of Got and Manglod villages).

Idols / figures within the temple

• A Ganesh idol is installed in the middle area between layered structures.
• Shakambhari/Kali-related idols are mentioned as part of the temple complex.
• Also described:
  • A statue depicting Gauri
  • Ramayana scenes inscribed around the temple walls (e.g., Ram going to the forest; Rama hunting scenes; Raavan-related depictions).

Community / ancestry claim

• The temple is described as historical and tied to Dahima Brahmins, who claim (via inscriptions) that their ancestors built it.

Festival / ritual timing

• A grand fair is organized during Navratri.

Main sanctum idol form

• The sanctum idol is said to be in the Mahishasura Mardini form.
• The idol is described as heavily covered with clothes and ornaments, so the face is not clearly visible.

Who visits and why

• Visitors come from Rajasthan and Gujarat in large numbers.
• Especially Dahima Brahmins visit:
  • on birth of a son
  • and on marriage occasions.

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3) Sheela Devi (Shila Devi) — Kachhwa/Amer dynasty idol story

Identity / group association

• Sheela Devi is described as the kuldevi (family deity) of the Kachhwa dynasty of Amer.
• The narrative also connects her to history involving Kedar of East Bengal.

Legend: transfer of the idol to Amer

• Mansingh (stated as Maharaja Mansingh I) is said to bring the idol after defeating King Kedar.
• The idol is brought from Jessore/Jasar (spelled variably in the subtitles).
• The idol is installed at Amer Fort.

Physical description of the idol

• The statue is octagonal.
• Made of black stone/black marble.

Background belief

• Since King Kedar worshipped it and it was believed to grant invincibility, Mansingh brings it for miraculous strength.

Temple and construction authority

• The present temple is said to be built by Sawai Mansingh II.

Additional statue characteristics

• The statue is described as slightly crooked/bent (head/face/mouth slightly bent).
• The style is said to be Pala style.
• Depictions like Vidya Devi and Navadurga appear on silver doors.
• After the royal family’s puja, doors open for the general public.

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4) Sachiya Mata (Sachchiai/Satiyai Mata; Oswal family deity)

Community association

• Family deity of the Oswalas (subtitles also mention “Oswal” / “dew people”).

Temple location

• On a hill in Osia, Jodhpur district.

Chronology

• Original/ancient temple: 8th–9th century
• Present structure: re-established in the 12th century

Iconography and temple details

• A key statue of Mahishasura Mardini is described as black stone.
• Corners of the temple contain carved mini-temple forms depicting:
  • Vishnu
  • Shiva
  • Surya
  • Ganesha

Exam-oriented comparative question style (community-to-deity)

Examples used in the session:

• Charans → Karni Mata
• Barber community → Narayani Mata
• BSF soldiers → Tanot Mata
• Champawat → Sugali Mata
• Rathore dynasty → (quick question format; answer implied as Sugali Mata)
• Sugali Mata is mentioned as having 10 heads and 54 hands.

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5) Rani Sati / Sati Dadi (Queen Sati) — Jhunjhunu origin and fair timing

Identity

• Worshipped as Rani Sati / Sati Dadi (“grandmother/queen”).
• Original name mentioned: Narayayani Bai.

Husband and conflict legend

• Husband: Tan Dhanada Das / Tan Dhan Das (as spoken).
• He is killed by soldiers under the Nawab of Hisar.
• The mother takes up arms, kills the soldiers, and the story concludes she becomes Sati.

Temple and fair details

• A large Rani Sati temple is described in Jhunjhunu city.
• A huge fair is organized on Bhadrapada Krishna Amavasya (new moon day of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha).

Additional event mentions

Subtitles list other related dates/events in Shukla Paksha and related days, including:

• Ramdev Ji’s birth
• Dalibai taking samadhi
• Ramdev Ji taking samadhi

Krishna Paksha vs Shukla Paksha (timing concept)

• 1–14 = Krishna Paksha
• 15th = Amavasya (new moon)
• 16–29 = Shukla Paksha
• 30th = Purnima (full moon day)
• Claimed difference:
  • Krishna Paksha: dark nights
  • Purnima: “shining night”
• The session links this to Karva Chauth: vision-through-sieve ritual is said to make sense only on full moon.

Modern restriction

• The teacher claims the state government has banned Sati worship / Sati practice, so worship is done very little.

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6) Swangya Mata / Awad Mata — Bhati dynasty of Jaisalmer

Community dynastic link

• Family deity of the Bhati dynasty of Jaisalmer.
• Born in the Charan clan (as stated).

Icon / symbol

• Symbol described as a bent spear.
• Jaisalmer state emblem is said to show a folded/bent sword in her hand.

Temple location

• Main temple located in Raj Prasad Mahal of Jaisalmer Fort.
• Statues also described at:
  • Marotha
  • Lodarba
  • Bhadariya

Teaching note (syllabus guidance)

• The teacher notes this topic is not in the syllabus and advises focusing on what is useful for exams.

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7) Tanot Mata — Tanot/Jaisalmer, BSF worship, wartime miracles

Temple location

• Main temple in Tanot, Jaisalmer (inside Jaisalmer).

“Handkerchief goddess” explanation

• Subtitles state:
  • wives of soldiers come to tie handkerchiefs for the long life of husbands
• Hence the name “handkerchief goddess.”

Who worships

• BSF soldiers worship her (explicitly stated).

India–Pakistan war legends

• It is claimed that Pakistan dropped shells/bombs that:
  • did not explode
  • and are still said to be “lying there” even now.
• Aarti and passionate songs are described as performed with high enthusiasm.

Exam-revision framing

• The teacher repeatedly returns to these points as likely short-answer exam questions.

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8) Aai Mata (Bilada/Bilalada) — Sirvi caste deity and “Badhar” temple term

Temple location

• The tomb/main temple of Aai Mata is said to be in Bilada (Bilal/Bilalada), linked to Jodhpur.

Temple descriptor term

• The word used for the temple is “Badhar” (repeated in the session).

Spiritual lineage

• She is described as a disciple of Saint Raidas Ji / Hardas ji.
• She merges into the supreme light at Bilada.

Historical movement due to Malwa Sultan’s “evil eye”

• Story: due to the evil eye of the Sultan of Malwa, her father Bika Dhabi comes to Marwar/Jodhpur.
• Rationale given: earlier people lived there; later a feared ruler caused relocation.

Monthly worship timing

• Special worship occurs on Shukla Dwitiya each month.

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Conclusion / class wrap-up

• The teacher ends the session, stating that tomorrow they will complete the “Lok Deviya” topic and meet again in the next session.
• They sign off with greetings/wishes: Ram Ram / Jai Shri Ram / Radhe Radhe / Jai Hind (as stated).

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Speakers / sources featured

• Speaker/Instructor (main): Pankaj Bishnoi
• Historical source mentioned: Gauri Shankar Hirachand Ojha (author of Lipimala Granth)