The Temple of Rats, located deep in Rajasthan’s Thar desert, houses some 20,000 black rats that are free to roam the place of worship freely. Thousands of religious pilgrims, as well as curious tourists, visit the temple every year, eager for the blessings of the holy rats. 20,000 black rats roam free in India’s Karni Mata Temple . According to local legend, these black rats are the reincarnation of a Hindu deity and his caste
Temple caretakers ensure the rats have milk, grain and other treats to enjoy