Gogaji Temple
Gogaji Temple, Gogamedi is a renowned shrine dedicated to the folk-deity Gogaji, located on a raised mound in Gogamedi, Nohar, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India. Managed by the Rajasthan Devasthan Department, the temple attracts thousands of devotees across different faiths, especially during the annual fair.History
is believed to date back approximately 950–1,000 years. According to legend, Gogaji—also known as Jaharveer or Gugga Veer—took samādhi at this site. In 1911, Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner initiated a major renovation of the marble mausoleum.Architecture
The temple combines Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. It is constructed from stone and lime mortar, with flooring in patterned black and white marble. The sanctuary houses a marble samādhi depicting Gogaji on horseback with a snake around his neck, and a lance in hand. Four minarets stand at each corner, reflecting Indo-Islamic influence.Religious significance
is revered as a protector against snakebites and venerated by both Hindu and Muslim communities. Devotees believe applying sacred ash or visiting the shrine can cure venomous bites.During the fair, devotees sing bhajans and folk songs, carrying multicoloured flags and dancing to traditional instruments such as the damru and chimta. According to estimates, up to 2–3 million devotees—including those from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi—attend.Cultural heritage
The temple is a symbol of communal harmony, observed by both Hindus and Muslims. Pilgrims often offer onions and pulses as donations—a tradition rooted in the legend of Gogaji’s last battle.