Children of Karni Mata

Shree Karni Mata was born in a Chaaran family in Suwap village, Jodhpur in 1387 AD. She was the sixth girl child of her parents. Her paternal aunt who was present at her parent's place was highly disappointed on the birth of another girl child. The aunt gave vent to her ill-concealed feelings by striking the newly born with knuckles. Immediately the striking fingers were impaired. The family members realized that she is an incarnation and called her Karni (the doer).
At the time of the incarnation of Shree Karni Mata, this desert region (Western Rajahstan) was a disturbed area. There were many groups of war lords with small territories under their control. Fear, plunder and loot reigned. Shree Karni Mata identified the Rathore clan of Rajputs and provided them the wisdom and guidance to establish a large kingdom. Bikaner Royal family accepted her as their family deity and sought her blessings before undertaking any major task. Shree Karni Mata is widely worshiped by a large sec