24 real questions asked on this chapter in Rajasthan recruitment exams (Assistant Professor (College Education), CET (Graduate), CET (Senior Secondary), College Lecturer, Patwari, RAS Prelims, Senior Teacher (Secondary Education), VDO). The wording is exactly as printed in the English part of each paper, and the answers are from the Commission's final answer key. 12 answers with explanations are free here; all answers are in the book. हिंदी में पढ़ें
| Deity | Birthplace / clan | Main shrine and fair | Mount and symbols | Known as |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gogaji | Dadreva (Churu); Chauhan; parents Jewar Singh and Bachhal | Gogamedi (Hanumangarh); fair on Bhadrapad Krishna Navami (Goga Navami) | Rides a blue mare; thaan under a khejri tree; farmers tie a 'Goga rakhdi' to the plough | Jaharpir, god of snakes; one of the Panch Pirs |
| Tejaji | Kharnal (Nagaur); Jat; father Taharji | Parbatsar cattle fair on Bhadrapad Shukla Dashami (Teja Dashami); died at Sursura (Ajmer) | Mare Lilan | Kala-Bala ke devta; protector against snakebite; freed Lachha Gujari's cows |
| Pabuji | Kolu (Phalodi); Rathore; father Dhandhal | Kolu | Mare Kesar Kalami (from Deval Charani); Phad read by Bhopas on the ravanhatha; 'Pabu Prakash' by Ashiya Modji | Incarnation of Lakshmana; god of camels; protector against plague; Panch Pir |
| Ramdevji | Undukashmir (Barmer); Tanwar; parents Ajmal and Mainade | Ramdevra / Runecha (Jaisalmer); samadhi 1459; fair Bhadrapad Shukla 2 to 11 | Horse Lila; flag Neja (five colours); footprints 'pagalye'; night vigil 'jamma' | Ramsa Pir, Pir of Pirs; incarnation of Krishna; founded the Kamadiya panth; Terahtali dance by Kamad women |
| Devnarayanji | Bagdawat Gurjar; father Savai Bhoj, mother Sadu Mata | Asind (Bhilwara); passed away at Devmali (Beawar) | Horse Leelagar; the longest Phad, read by Gurjar Bhopas with the jantar | Incarnation of Vishnu for the Gurjar community |
| Mallinathji | Rathore of Mahewa; wife Rupade | Tilwara (Balotra, earlier Barmer); cattle fair in Chaitra | – | The Malani region is named after him |
| Hadbuji | Bhundol (Nagaur); Sankhla Rajput; guru Balinath | Bengti (Phalodi), where his cart (gaadi) is worshipped | – | Cousin of Ramdevji; blessed Rao Jodha; Panch Pir |
| Mehaji Mangliya | Mangliya Rajput | Bapini (Jodhpur area); fair Bhadrapad Krishna Ashtami | Horse Kirad Kabra | Panch Pir |
| Tallinathji | Rathore; real name Gangdev; guru Jalandharnath | Panchmukhi hill, Panchota (Jalore) | – | Protector of trees: no one cuts a tree on his hill |
| Veer Kallaji | Rathore of Merta | Chhatri near Bhairav Pol, Chittorgarh | – | Folk deity with four hands; fought in the 1568 saka of Chittor carrying his uncle Jaimal on his shoulders |
Identify the place, which is not at all related to folk deity Ramdevji —
Answer: (D) Banera
Runicha (Ramdevra, Jaisalmer) has the samadhi of Ramdevji; he freed the Pokaran area from the demon Bhairav; and Masuria (Jodhpur) has the samadhi of his guru Balinath. Banera (Bhilwara) has no link with Ramdevji.
Match the following —
Kuldevi — Caste
(1) Karni mata (2) Sakrai mata (3) Aai mata (4) Narayani mata
(i) Nai/Nayee (ii) Seervi (iii) Khandelwal (iv) Charan
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Who is called the Folk deity (Lok Devta) with four hands?
Answer: (A) Kalla ji
Veer Kalla ji Rathore is called the "folk deity with four hands". In the third saka of Chittor (1568) he fought with his uncle Jaimal seated on his shoulders, so he appeared to have four arms.
Who is the Kuldevi of Bhati dynasty of Jaisalmer?
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The main temple of which folk deity is situated in Bengti village (Phalodi)?
Answer: (B) Hadbu Ji
The main temple of Hadbuji is at Bengti (Phalodi), where his cart (gaadi) is worshipped. Hadbuji was a cousin of Ramdevji and is one of the Panch Pirs.
Match the following —
Folk Deity: (1) Gogaji (2) Pabuji (3) Hadbuji (4) Fattaji
Birth place: (i) Santhu (ii) Dadreva (iii) Kohu (iv) Bhundol
Code —
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Which song of goddess was sung by the 'Kanfate Jogi' with Damru and Sarangi?
Answer: (A) Jeen Mata
The songs of Jeen Mata are sung by the Kanfate (split-ear) Jogis on the damru and sarangi. The song of Jeen Mata is regarded as the longest folk song of Rajasthan.
Which of the following (Local Deity - Main Pilgrimage Site) is not correctly matched?
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Who established the Chamunda Mata temple, situated at Mehrangarh Fort?
Answer: (B) Rao Jodha
Rao Jodha, who founded Jodhpur and Mehrangarh (1459), established the Chamunda Mata temple in Mehrangarh Fort.
Who is the family deity of Bikaner royal family?
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Who is worshipped as a warrior with spear in hand, or as a snake demigod in Rajasthan?
Answer: (B) Gogaji
Gogaji is called the "god of snakes" and "Jaharpir"; he is worshipped as a mounted warrior holding a spear. His fair is held at Gogamedi (Hanumangarh) on Bhadrapad Krishna Navami (Goga Navami). Farmers tie a "Goga rakhdi" before ploughing.
Neja is:
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Which famous folk deity in Rajasthan is considered to be an incarnation of Lakshmanji?
Answer: (D) Pabuji
Pabuji (Kolu, Phalodi) is regarded as an incarnation of Lakshmana. He is also called the god of camels, credited with bringing camels to Marwar. Bhopas recite "Pabuji ki Phad" with the ravanhatha. Ramdevji is regarded as an incarnation of Krishna.
Who among the following is not included in the Panch Pir?
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The Goga Navami is called
Answer: (A) The navami (ninth day) of the Krishna Paksh (dark fortnight) of Bhadon (6th month of the Hindu calendar)
Folk deity Gogaji is worshipped on Bhadrapad Krishna Navami (Goga Navami). The fair at Gogamedi (Hanumangarh) is held on the same day.
Kshetrapal has been an important aspect in the culture of Rajasthan as
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Which one of following Goddess Temples is situated in Sambhar Lake ?
Answer: (C) Shakumbhri Devi
The temple of Shakambhari Mata is in the Sambhar Lake area; she is regarded as the kuldevi of the Chauhans. The Shila Devi temple is at Amer.
Which of the following is wrongly matched ?
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Which one of the following pairs of folk deities is not correctly matched ?
Folk Deities — Clan
Answer: (A) Harbuji — Panwar
Hadbuji was a Sankhla Rajput (a branch of the Panwars) and is usually called "Sankhla"; as per the Commission's answer key, the pair Harbuji — Panwar is not correctly matched. Pabuji was a Rathore, Gogaji a Chauhan and Ramdevji a Tanwar.
Which of the following statements about Pabuji is/are correct ?
A. Pabuji had a mare named Kalami.
B. Pabuji was married to the Bhati Princess of Pugal.
C. He sacrificed his life to protect the cows of Deval Charani.
Select the correct code :
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The Rakhis tied on the day of Raksha Bandhan is offered to which of the following folk deity?
Answer: (D) Goga Ji
Rakhis tied on Raksha Bandhan are offered to Gogaji on Goga Navami (Bhadrapad Krishna Navami). Gogaji is called the god of snakes and "Jaharpir".
Which of the following pair regarding the Folk Gods and their Place of Worship/Temple is NOT correctly matched?
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Which lake is located near the Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple in Rajasthan?
Answer: (C) Doodh Talai Lake
The Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata temple on Machla Magra hill in Udaipur is next to Doodh Talai lake; it is reached by a ropeway.
Which folk deity, other than Tejaji, is worshipped as 'Nagaraja' by the Hindus in Rajasthan?
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These are not from past papers. Notes Bazar wrote them on facts of this chapter that have not been asked yet.
Where are the samadhi and main fair of Baba Ramdevji?
Answer: (C) Ramdevra (Runecha)
Ramdevji's samadhi is at Ramdevra (Runecha, Jaisalmer). A large fair is held there from Bhadrapad Shukla Dwitiya to Ekadashi.
What was the name of folk deity Pabuji's mare?
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Gogamedi, the samadhi of Gogaji, is in which district?
Answer: (A) Hanumangarh
Gogaji was born at Dadreva (Churu), while his samadhi is at Gogamedi (Hanumangarh), where a fair is held in Bhadrapad.
Where is the famous cattle fair of Tejaji held?
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Where is the main temple of folk deity Devnarayanji?
Answer: (C) Asind
The main temple of Devnarayanji is at Asind (Bhilwara). The Gurjar community are his main followers, and Bhopas recite his phad.
Kaila Devi, whose devotees sing Languriya songs, is the kuldevi of which dynasty?
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Which ruler brought the idol of Shila Devi of Amer?
Answer: (A) Raja Man Singh I
Raja Man Singh I brought the idol of Shila Devi from Bengal (Jessore) and installed it in the Amer palace. Shila Devi is the presiding goddess of the Kachhwahas.
The famous temple of Jeen Mata is in which district?
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What is the night-long vigil held by the devotees of Ramdevji called?
Answer: (B) Jamma
Ramdevji's devotees hold a night vigil called "Jamma". His "pagalye" (footprints) are worshipped in his shrines.
Where is the famous fair of Sheetala Mata held on Chaitra Krishna Ashtami?
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What are the white rats found in the Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke called?
Answer: (D) Kaba
The Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke (Bikaner) has thousands of rats called "kaba". Seeing a white kaba is considered lucky.