Tanot Mata Temple, Jaisalmer The Tanot Mata Temple in Tanot village in Jaisalmer district is one of the major attractions for visitors to the Thar Desert in Rajasthan. The temple is surrounded by numerous legends that are sure to instil awe and curiosity in you towards its sacred power and purity. The historic site has been preserved and maintained by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) since the 1971 India-Pakistan war. It is believed to be an apparition of Goddess Hinglaj Mata. The Indian Army has its share of stories about Tanot Mahal. The local deity Tanot alias Awad Mata helped the Indian soldiers who were on the verge of annihilation. Despite the bombardment of 3000 bombs from the Pakistan border, not a single one exploded near the temple. The unexploded bombs are kept to this day in the Tanot Museum in the temple compound. After the war, the temple was handed over to the Indian Border Security Force, which continues to manage the temple. The Indian Army built a...