The town is famous for the Karni Mata Temple and was established by Goddess Karni-ji herself who led her followers to this region.

[1] Source:[2] The village was established on Vaisakh Sudi 2nd of Samvat 1476 (1419 CE) by Bhagwati Karniji Maharaj.

Source:[2]Located near the Pakistan border, the Karni Mata Temple is a popular tourist destination in the Bikaner region.

During Navratri, thousands of devotees visit the temple mainly from Rajasthan, Gujarat, and also from Haryana and Madhya Pradesh.

Respecting her wishes and on her advice, Depaji married Karni-ji's younger sister for the continuation of his line.

Karni Mata declared her follower Rao Ridmal of Chandasar as the new ruler of the region and continued on her journey.