Jeen mata ji
Jeenmata Dham is abode of Jeen Mata. Mata is an incarnation
of the Durga. Her abode is nestled in the picturesque Aravalli
hills in Raiwasa, District Sikar, State of Rajasthan in
India, 115 kms from Jaipur-the state capital. The sacred
shrine of JeenMata is belived to be thousands of years
old. Millions of devotees throng the temple round the year.
The congregation of devotees assumes a much colourful look
during bi-annual Navratri celebrations - held twice a
year in the solar calendar months of Chaitra(around
February-March) and Ashvin(around October-November)-popularly
known as the Navratris (nine holy days).
Jeenmata temple is surrounded by thick forest on all sides,
enveloped in tall mountain curtains from all sides. Its full
and real name is Jayantimata. The year of its construction is
not known, however the sabhamandapa(congregation
hall) and pillars are definitely very old. It is believed that
the Pandavas (ancient rulers of Hastinapur state of India),
came to the thick forests of this temple
during their exile from Hastinapur. The Pandavas spent
part of their exile here incognito and reconstructed the
mandir in the style of its present architecture. The place has
acquired a great religious importance and is held sacred by
all. A natural grace of serenity is lent by the
lushgreen vegetation and rich flora and fauna of the
surroundings.
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