Strange temples in India that will make you question sanity and logic

Add to Spiritual Diary

1/12

Strange Temples

India is a place of infinite colours, customs, traditions and everything about our country is unique in its own wake. Here is a list of some strange and unique temples in India will not make your jaws hit the floor, but also make you question if Indians at all have sanity and logic left?

2/12

Brhama Baba Temple, Jaunpur

Well, hold on tight because people tie wall clocks to a Peepal Tree in this temple. The locals believe that Brahma baba fulfils the wishes of his devotees who offer Wall Clocks in the Temple. The story is quite interesting and might also make you smile too. Apparently, 30 years ago a truck driver who wished to learn driving a truck, offered a wall clock, hanging it around the Peepal Tree and his wish was fulfilled. To this day people have firm believe in it.

3/12

Whiskey Devi, Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Ujjain

The name has taken your logic for a toss, isn't it? Well, let me not disappoint you - you read that right; Whiskey Devi Mandir situated in Ujjain is a temple where devotees over alcohol to Kal Bhairav.

4/12

Cont.

The devotees firmly believe that 'madira bhog' offered to Kaal Bhairav is one stop solution for all their problems as it is dear to him. Preferred offering to Kaal Bhairav is Whiskey or Wine which directly offered to the God. The Marthas are believed to have built this temple.

5/12

Karni Mata Mandir, Rajasthan.

This Temple is renowned by the name Rat Temple. Located in a small district of Deshnok, you will witness Rats in this temple are worshipped, protected and looked after and they are more than 20,000 in numbers. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Karni.

6/12

Cont.

Goddess Karni is an incarnation of Durga. Witnessing a white rat in the temple is considered very auspicious. The uniqueness does not end here. While the sight could make you flinch, especially if you have musophobia or a fear of rodents, but these rats are fed milk in huge metal bowls.

7/12

Aeroplane Gurudwara, Jalandhar

This unique Gurudwara built in the memory of Shaheed Baba Nihal Singh, located in the Talihan village, near Jalandhar is sure one of its kind temples. People here offer toy planes to receive a blessing to get their Visas without any obstacle or if they are already facing a problem getting it.

8/12

Cont.

The managers of the shrine have no idea or any memory as to how exactly it all started and they do not believe in any superstitions, per se. But they also believe it is not in their heart to stop the devotees and question their faith. Shops near the Gurudwara offer aeroplanes of different sizes.

9/12

Narendra Modi Temple, Gujarat

Well, you read that right and you are definitely not losing your sense of sanity and semblance. Yes, there is indeed a temple dedicated to Modi in a village located 130 KMS away from Ahmedabad. The temple funds were donated by 300 admirers.

10/12

Cont.

The trust that manages the temple believes that he is a youth icon and a messenger of God who will apparently change the entire map of India. It was built after he swept off the elections with a huge win in the year 2014.

11/12

Bullet Baba Temple, Rajasthan

Located in Jodhpur this unique and strange temple in India has a huge number of people visiting everyday to pray for a safe journey and offer liquor to OM Banna.

12/12

Cont.

The story is a bit strange and a bit spooky to add on to your interest - It was an ill-fated night in the year 1991 when son of the Village head who had just got hitched was out journeying on his bullet. However, he met with an accident and died. The police ceased the bike for two consecutive days, but it was found at the same spot in spite of all their efforts. It was then when the spot became a shrine for everyday travellers.

0 COMMENT

Write