Just thirty kilometres away from Bikaner is the town of Deshnoke, where there is an unusual temple dedicated to rats, who are believed to be the reincarnations of people. I like rats, generally, but was surprised to see how scabby-looking these were.

For those who want to learn more about Karni Mata, a famous mystic born in Deshnoke and believed to be an incarnation of the goddess Durga, here is a website with more information.

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