Belief on god is one of the most confusing thing in this universe. You don't know whether there is god in reality or it is just a belief that we feel there is some unknown power who is monitoring us, protecting us from evils and judging our deeds good or bad.

Today I am going to tell you about a place and the real incidents took at this place. I am sure you will start believing on this invisible power called 'God'.

Location

In state of Rajasthan in district Jaisalmer, India, a temple popularly known as 'Tanot Mata Temple' is located. Tanot mata is clone of 'Hinglaj Mata' who then becomes 'Karni Mata'. This village is next to the border with Pakistan and is very close to 'Longewala', place where Indo-Pak war of 1965 and 1971 took place. It is a tourist place now, and you can see battle tanks and much more there only after providing a valid Id proof.

 History Behind Faith

In late 1965, when India and Pakistan war was taking place at Longewala, Pakistani Army dropped more than 3000 bombs targeting the temple of Tanot Mata and the Indian Army, but it was very much shocking that not even a single bomb exploded.....Yes, NOT EVEN A SINGLE BOMB!!!!!

After the war ended, Pakistani Army General actually asked in India about this incident. After knowing the story of power of this temple, they requested grant to visit this place. Request was granted by Indian Army and after there visit, Pakistanis were shocked for the supernatural happenings and paid there respect towards the deity.
After the war, management of temple was handed over to the 'Border Security Force' of India on their request and it is maintained by the BSF soldiers till now.

Again in 1971, Indo-Pak war took place, this time also Pakistan army target this temple with there tanks for almost 4 days, but nothing could be effected. There tanks were stuck at a place and were not able to move even a single inch. Majority of Pakistani army ran away leaving there stuck tanks and more than 200 were killed. This temple again protected Indian Army and showed the path to conquer. Today also our army worship at this temple and apply sand on there forehead as the blessing of the mighty Goddess 'Tanot Mata'.

So what are you wondering ? !!!!!!!!!

Points of Attraction

1. The population of Tanot village is about 500 persons with around 100 households. This place is near to the border of Pakistan, there are land mines spread all over due to having the hot and sensitive border spot.

2. There is a museum which stores the remains of wars which took place in 1965 and 1971. In this museum you can find collection of bombs dropped by Pakistan which were not exploded in war.




3. Tanks and are also kept in this museum which holds memory of the wars and the miracle of deity Goddess.


                                Img Source - Tripadvisor
                                Img Source - Tripadvisor
                                                      Img Source - Tripadvisor


4. This area has Gas and Oil reserves.

5. Bollywood movie 'Border' was shot here. This movie was based on the war of 1971 between India and Pakistan.


The best time to visit this 'Thar Desert' is from end of October to February. At this time the temperature is not extremely high and you can enjoy the chilling hot beauty of the desert. You can hire a taxi from Jaisalmer. And yes be prepared to get disconnected from mobile networks, because its a high security area. In fact you will not get network coverage from Ramgarh village except BSNL. And don't worry, you will not get public telephone booths also ☺



So friends,this place needs one visit in your lifetime for sure.

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Have a good day !!!!