Tanot Mata Temple Reopens After Temporary Closure Due to Cross-Border Tensions
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan, near the India-Pakistan border. |
| Significance | 1,200-year-old ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Tanot Rai. |
| Reopening | Set to reopen after a temporary closure due to cross-border tensions. |
| History | Originally established by tribal communities worshipping Tanot Rai. |
| Wartime Significance | Played a crucial role during the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971. |
| Miraculous Event | Bombs dropped by Pakistani forces near the temple did not explode. |
| Tanot Mata Museum | Displays unexploded bombs from the 1965 war. |
| Management | Managed by the Border Security Force (BSF) since the 1971 war. |
| Vijay Sthamba | Victory pillar constructed by the Indian Army to commemorate the 1971 war. |
| Annual Event | Commemorative event held on December 16 every year. |