Gogamedi Temple, Rajasthan
Gogamedi Temple, Rajasthan: Gogamedi Temple located in Hanumangarh district of Rajasthan is a unique temple where there is a unique tradition of offering onions and lentils in the form of offerings. This temple is about 950 years old and is dedicated to Lokdevata Gogaji. Usually onions are considered as tamasic food and are not offered as offerings in any temple. But this tradition has been going on in the Gogamedi temple for years and piles of onions who have come here as offerings here are continuing throughout the year. This temple remains the center of faith of the devotees even today due to its special offerings.
Why is the Gogamedi temple special?
Gogamedi is called Gogaji’s Dham. Gogaji is also known as Jaharveer Gogaji or Goga Veer. They are considered to be the god of serpents and millions of people from across the country including Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh worship Gogaji. Most Hindu temples are considered tampering foods like onions and garlic. But the Gogamedi temple is an exception. Here onion and lentils are considered to be offered. There are piles of onion in the temple courtyard throughout the year. The special thing is that Bhandara and Gaushala are operated in the temple with the amount received by selling these onions later.
Tradition and recognition
According to the belief, devotees coming to Gogamedi first have to bathe in Gorakh Ganga. After this, it is necessary to receive the offerings of Kheer made from the same holy water. Then the devotees reach Gorakh Tila and offer prasad of onion and lentils. The temple also has a tradition of offering onion and lentils as well as kheel and betashe. It is said that by offering the onion offered to Gogaji with true mind, all the wishes of the devotee are fulfilled and happiness and prosperity comes in the family.
historical significance
This temple is not only famous for its unique tradition, but it is also a symbol of Gogaji’s valor and faith in public service. The establishment of the Gogamedi temple is considered about 950 years ago. It is believed that Gogaji was the brave warrior of the Nagavansh, who sacrificed to protect society and religion. For this reason, he was given the title of Jaharveer. Every year lakhs of devotees come to visit the Gogamedi fair from all over the country.
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