Khed Ranchorrai Mandir
Distance : 142 Km from Barmer
A few hundred years ago Khed was the capital of the Rathores of
western Rajasthan, whose influence extended over the entire region. It
was at the beginning of the 13th century that the Rathore
king Rao Sihaji and his son Ashthanji conquered Khed and the adjoining
area of Meva.
¤ The Hindu Temple
Situated on the banks of the Luni river the town houses four Hindu
temples, the most exquisite of whom are the Ranchor Rai Mandir.
Dedicated to Lord Vishnu (the Preserver in the holy trinity of Hindu
gods), the temple houses a mouldering image of a Hindu deity which
looks as if it might collapse any minute. At the gate is an image of
Garuda (an eagle which is Lord Vishnu’s carrier). The Hindu
temple was in a very decrepit condition a few years ago but extensive
repairs have been carried out lately and it has been modernised. Other
smaller temples in Khed are dedicated to the other two Hindu gods
making up the Hindu holy trinity, Shiva the Destroyer and Brahma the
Creator. Also while in Khed, do not omit to seek an audience with
Bhuriya Baba and Khediya Baba, the local seers. They will provide you
with thoroughly entertaining wisdom and wit at their disposal.
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