Karni Mata Temple, Deshnok

Your expert’s note

Barefoot is mandatory and the stone floor is routinely damp with spilt milk and scattered grain, so carry a spare pair of thick socks and a plastic bag for them. Coming for the 04:00 Mangla Aarti gets you the emptiest hall and the most active rats; Deshnok has its own railway station about 1 km from the temple.