Dev Dham Jodhpuriya

Hindu temple in Rajasthan, India

26°25′59″N 75°46′13″E / 26.433073°N 75.77025°E / 26.433073; 75.77025

Dev Dham Jodhpuriya is a temple situated in the Tonk district of Rajasthan, India dedicated to the folk deity Devnarayan.

Festivals

There are two fairs organised each year at the temple in memory of Devnarayan. During these, bhopas of Devnarayan make figures related to his birth.

A statue at Jodhpuriya of Sawai Bhoj Gurjar, one of the 24 Gurjar brothers known as Bagaravat.

The temple is decorated with various statues. These include statues representing the cousins of Devnarayan, Bhuna and Mehandu, along with their half-sister, Taradey Panwar. Other statues commemorate, Sawai Bhoj, as well as depicting different events in his life.

Aarati and Night vigils

Akhand Jyoti at night with images of mounted soldiers which reflect in red and white. — Akhand Jyoti, which was started by NaagaJi Baagri Gurjar, founder of Manoharpura.

Aarati (major worship) of Devnarayan takes place three times daily, at 4 am, 11 am and 7 pm. Friday is the day when devotees from distant villages and cities come to visit the temple.

Night vigils (jaagirn) are organised by many devotees, especially on Fridays and almost daily in the summer season.

The following quote can be observed on every image of Devnarayan: