Dadhimati Mata Temple

Dadhimati Mata Temple of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.
Dadhimati is said to be the sister of sage Dadhichi, and born on Magh (Indian month) Shukl 7 (Rath Saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on Magh Shukl 8 (Jaya Ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Lamxi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi Mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharastra. It has a depiction of Valimiki Ramyana in interiors.

As of 2011 Parashar Brahmins was the priest in this temple. Dadhimati is Kul Devi and Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Dantuslia the Jat gotra and Gelda the Baniya gotra. The goddess is very powerful and followers quickly get their wishes fulfilled. of the goddess Dadhimati is located in Nagaur district, Rajasthan, India. It is one of the oldest surviving temples in northern India. It was built in the 4th century and is of the Gupta era.

Dadhimati is said to be the sister of sage Dadhichi, and born on Magh (Indian month) Shukl 7 (Rath Saptami) due to the churning of the sky. Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur on Magh Shukl 8 (Jaya Ashtami) in Dadhi Sagar. Dadhimati is the Avatar Of Goddess Lamxi. The temple has the oldest depictions of 'Devi Mahamatya', which are even older than Mahalaxmi temple of Kolhapur, Maharastra. It has a depiction of Valimiki Ramyana in interiors.
As of 2011 Parashar Brahmins was the priest in this temple. Dadhimati is Kul Devi and Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Dantuslia the Jat gotra and Gelda the Baniya gotra. The goddess is very powerful and followers quickly get their wishes fulfilled.

Religious Significance
According to the local legends and religious scholars, Dadhimati is the sisiter of Rishi named Dadhichi. She was born on the month of Magh, shukl 7 that is on rath saptami mainly due to the churning of the sky. It is to be highly noted that Dadhimati killed Detya Vikatasur in a successful manner in Dadhi Sagar on on magh shukl 8 that is on jaya ashtami. It is to be remembered that Dadhimati is the Avatar of Goodess Laxmi. The temple is managed and administered by Parashar Brahmins in the position of Priests. It is to be highly noted that Dadhimati is Kul Devi plus Kul Mata of Dadhich Brahmins as well as Gelda the Baniya gotra and Dantuslia the Jat gotra. The goddess is strongly claimed to be very powerful. The adherent followers get quickly their wishes fulfilled in a satisfactory manner. In a strict manner, Vedic rules and regulations are followed in this shrine for its religious rituals, affairs, functions and activities. Jai Dadhimathi temple is a historical palace in the state plus one Shaktipith out of 52 shaktipiths in India.

Architectural Significance
Dadhimati Mata Temple of Nagaur is one of the ancient surviving Hindu temples in India. This shrine is based on the architectural styles and patterns of Gupta Era. The architectural features and characteristics are really unique in several aspects. The main sanctum has a tall sikara and broad sized room. The idol of Dadhimati is installed on the raised platform in the main sanctum. There are no sub-temples in the vicinity of the main temple. Such type of Hindu temple is really rear in the Hindu temple culture and tradition in this region. The walls of the main temple are sculptured with attractive images of local Gods and Goddess. The floral design pattern on the ceiling of the main temple is really so beautiful. The doors are broad with good ventilation facilities. The prayer hall within the main temple building structure is dotted with large size pillars. It is strongly claimed that this temple was build as per the Vasthusastra of those days with a lot of perfection.