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Published: 2007-02-15 02:08:56 +0000 UTC; Views: 356; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 8
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In the city of Deshnoke Rajastan, @ the Karni Mata Temple, the rats are held to be destined for reincarnation as Sadhus (Hindu holy men) The attending priests feed milk and grain, of which the pilgrims also partake, to the animals. Eating food that has been touched by the animals is considered a blessing from god.sacred rats at the Karni Mata temple in Rajastan.
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I have always wanted to visit the Karni Mata Temple.
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Awesome man, they seem really chilled, could you get quite close to them? I would have never imagined people to live in harmony with rodents, as they are considered pests in much of the west. Interesting stuff man, nice capture.
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