What is Rat Temple? Joe Rogan's unique podcast segment leaves Internet impressed: 'A breath of fresh air'
AUSTIN, TEXAS: UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan explored diverse subjects on his JRE podcast. During an episode featuring Shane Gillis, he delved into the renowned Karni Mata Temple aka 'Rat Temple' located in Deshnoke, Rajasthan, India.
The Karni Mata Temple of Deshnoke, also known as Madh Deshnoke, stands as a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess of power, Karni Mata. It is positioned in the town of Deshnoke, Rajasthan, India, approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) south of Bikaner.
Joe Rogan talks about Karni Mata temple in India
During the podcast with Shane Gillis, Joe Rogan said, "You ever see that Rat Temple in India? Oh, dude, this is wild!"
He continued, "There is a Rat Temple in India and these rats hang out with everyone. They eat with you. They put milk out there and the rats drink it. It's the weirdest thing, a temple filled with rats."
He added, "As these people are playing there are rats everywhere. But they are not treated poorly, well they got this wrong. The rats just eat their food and it is a beautiful temple."
Internet reacts to Joe Rogan's podcast about Indian temple
Many people shared their comments on Joe Rogan's podcast clip and gave their views on the Rat Temple.
A user wrote, "Blind faith is a powerful thing," whereas one said, "We have a responsibility to take care of all our fellow cousins in the animal kingdom."
Another person wrote, "It promotes - The whole world is beautiful and you need to coexist with them. Do not HATE rats or horses or snakes or trees. Understand your very existence is in harmony with all."
A person added, "Got this wrong? Or just has a unique special way of looking at something that is hated, if you ask me it's a breath of fresh air."
A person also commented, "It is said that the residing deity a Goddess turned into a rat to escape some demon. Hence the rats have hung out in that temple since its construction. It is a 100s of years old temple. No one got a plaque in this region. The name of the temple is Karni Mata temple."