Situated at the foot of a hill at a distance of about 20 km from Lalsot in Dausa district of Rajasthan, Paplaj Mata Temple is a major centre of faith and devotion not only for the local people but also for the devotees coming from far and wide. Travelers do not need to go to Lalsot to reach this temple. On the way to Lalsot, a road from Nangal leads to Paplaj Mata Temple. There is always a crowd of devotees here, and a special fair is organized here during the Navratris of Chaitra and Ashwin.
In the temple, folk singers inspire the devotees with their melodious songs, and wheat, makhana etc. are offered to Mataji. Languria temple is also located right in front of the temple and Bhairav temple is also located at the turn of the hill, which further increase the religious importance.
Situated between the Aravalli mountain ranges, this temple is famous for its natural beauty and spiritual energy. Local villagers also arrange refreshments for the devotees, which provides convenience to the people coming here. Due to deep faith in Paplaj Mata, lakhs of devotees reach here during the fair.
The temple of Paplaj Mata is famous not only in Dausa district but in the whole of Rajasthan. According to the Archaeological Department, this idol is about 788 years old, while according to Jaga Pothi it was established 1100 years ago. The belief of this temple is so deep that dumb, deaf, blind, paralyzed and other suffering people come here to ask for their wishes.
The water source coming out from under the temple, which is called "Sapadawa", is helpful in curing skin diseases according to the belief of the people. The water of this water source is a center of faith for the devotees. Apart from this, the Banyan tree located near the temple is considered to be the first Banyan tree on earth, and it is also said that the Gavari dance of Mewar also started from here.
Devotees keep coming to the court of Mata all the time, especially newly married couples and people seeking jobs. It is believed here that every wish of the devotee who prays with a true heart is fulfilled. Couples who wish to have children also come here and receive blessings from Mata.
A well located near the temple, which is not considered very deep, miraculously never dries up. This well is also highly revered among the devotees, and it is believed that drinking its water and applying it on the body provides relief from skin diseases.
Lav Kush Vatika is being constructed at a cost of Rs 2 crore on the hills of Paplaj Mata, so that this area can be made even more beautiful and tourist friendly. Fruitful, flowering and medicinal trees are being planted in this garden, and it is being developed under the plastic free policy. A herbal garden is also being built here, which will be a special center of attraction for tourists.
The temple of Paplaj Mata is not only a major center of religious faith, but this place is also a unique confluence of natural beauty, folk culture and history. The beliefs and miraculous events of this temple make it even more important.