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The legend of Tanot Mata Temple

Last updated on - Aug 9, 2016, 16:41 IST
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The legend of Tanot Mata Temple

The Tanot Mata temple in Rajasthan is part of a legend for the BSF.
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The legend of Tanot Mata Temple

The temple played a very crucial role in the 1971 India-Pakistan war. The Pakistani forces were not able to cross the temple and enter India and the shells fired by them did not explode either.
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The legend of Tanot Mata Temple

BSF soldiers as well as the locals believe the victory was achieved because of Tanot Mata. Hence, the site is highly revered by soldiers and is a centre of faith for many devotees.
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The legend of Tanot Mata Temple

The shells which did not explode are kept on display inside the temple.
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The legend of Tanot Mata Temple

Glimpses of the war and photographs of Indian soldiers rejoicing are also part of the temple.

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