Rani Sati Dadi Temple | History, Timings & Festivals

Rani Sati Dadi Temple is in Jhunjhunu, Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, India. It is India’s largest temple dedicated to Rani Sati, a Rajasthani lady who lived between the 13th and 17th centuries and committed sati (self-immolation) following the death of her husband. The Sati Dadi Temple timings are 8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm.

Several temples in Rajasthan and elsewhere dedicates to her worship and commemoration. Rani Sati is called Narayani Devi and referred to as Dadiji means grandmother. It said that the earnings of this temple are much less than the Tirupati Balaji temple in South India.

Rani Sati Dadi Temple Overview

The Rani Sati temple is notable for not holding any paintings or statues of either male or female gods. Instead, the devotees worship a Trishul depicting power and force. Hence a trident with two eyes, a nose ring, a red bindi, and a Red Chunri is revered as a form of divine power. A portrait of Rani Sati dadi ji has located in the pradhan mand. The temple is constructed from white marble and has colorful wall paintings.

Rani Sati Dadi Temple

The Rani Sati Dadi temple complex has Lord Hanuman Temple, Thakur Ji Temple, Sita Temple, Lord Ganesha Temple and Shiva Temple. Daily Prasad distribution takes place after every ‘aarti’. As well as the main temple, there are twelve smaller sati temples. 

A massive statue of Lord Shiva is located in the complex’s centre and has surrounded by green gardens. Inside the temple, the interior has adorned with beautiful murals and glass mosaics depicting the entire history of the place.

History of Rani Sati Mandir

Rani Sati

Rani Sati Mandir is a well-known temple in the Jhunjhunu district in Rajasthan. This temple has over 400 years of history and indicates feminine bravery and spirit. It is also famous for its magnificence and extraordinary paintings. It is also part of one of the oldest presented Indian pilgrimages.

13 sati temples

There are 13 sati temples in this temple complex, with 12 small and one big temple, which is of Rani Sati. There were 12 more sati in his family by 1762. The minor beautiful artistic frosts of these 12 satis make in a row of white marble. Whose recognition and worship are getting equal. In total, 12 satis occurred in Jhunjhunu. 

  • Maa Narayani
  • Jeevani Sati
  • Poorna Sati
  • Piragi Sati
  • Jamana Sati
  • Tilli Sati
  • Bani Sati
  • Mainavati Sati
  • Manohari Sati
  • Mahadei Sati
  • Urmila Sati
  • Gujri Sati
  • Sita Sati

Rani Sati Dadi Temple Timings

The Sati Dadi Temple timings are 8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm.

DaysTimings
Monday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Thursday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Friday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Saturday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm
Sunday8 am – 12:30 pm, 3 pm – 5 pm & 6:30 pm – 9 pm

Festivals

Hundreds of devotees visit the temple daily. An aarti is performed at the temple daily two times. These are:

  • Mangala Aarti: It has served in the early morning when the temple has opened.
  • Sandhya Aarti: It has served in the evening, at sunset.
  • Bhadra Amavasya: A special Pooja Utsav celebrates on the occasion of this festival: The day of the 15th, the dark half of the month of Bhadra in the Hindu calendar, is particularly significant to the temple.
  • Varshika Puja: It is one of the festivals.

The Rani Sati Mela is an important temple fair festival celebrated twice yearly in the Magh Krishna Navami and Bhadrapada Amavasya.

Hotels near Rani Sati Dadi Temple

  • Hotel Nanda
  • Hotel Park View
  • Shivanta Hotel & Resorts
  • Hotel Jamuna Resort
  • Hotel Raj Palace & Restaurants in jhunjhunu
  • The Piramal Haveli
  • Hotel Fresco Palace
  • Hotel Shekhawati Heritage
  • Vivaana Culture Hotel
  • Vamoose Fresco Palace

Tourist places Rani Sati Dadi Temple

  • Khetri Mahal- Jhunjhunu
  • Panchdev Mandir – Baba Gangaram Dham
  • Dargah Hazrat Qamaruddin Shah RA
  • Badalgarh Fort
  • Podar Haveli Museum
  • Birla Science Centre Pilani
  • Saraf Haveli
  • Kua Dham Bagar
  • Bawaliya Baba Mandir
  • Panchvati
  • Mukundgarh Fort
  • Kamal Morarka Haveli Museum

Rani Sati Dadi Temple Address

  • Address: Rani Sati mandir, Chobari Mandi Colony, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan 333001
  • Rani Sati Temple: Website

How to reach Rani Sati Dadi Temple?

By Rail:

Nearest Railway Station is Jhunjhunu Railway station at a distance of nearly 6 kilometres from Rani Sati Temple.

By Air:

Jaipur International Airport is nearly 195 kilometres from Rani Sati Temple.

By Bus:

Jhunjhunu Bus Stand is near to temple.

FAQs

Why is Rani Sati Dadi Worshipped?

Rani Sati, also identified as Narayani Devi and referred to as Dadiji (grandmother), is said to be a Rajasthani woman who lived between the 13th and 17th centuries and committed sati (self-immolation) on her husband’s death.

Where is Rani Sati Temple situated?

Jhunjhunu. Rani Sati Temple is in Jhunjhunu, Jhunjhunu district, in Rajasthan, India.

Why is Rani Sati Temple famous?

The Rani Sati temple is notable for not holding any paintings or statues of either male or female gods. Instead, the devotees worship a Trishul depicting power and force. A portrait of Rani Sati dadi ji has located in the pradhan mand. The temple is constructed from white marble and has colorful wall paintings.