Mandavrai Ji Temple (Esthdev – Kuldevta)

Mandavraiji Bhagwan (Surya Bhagwan) is the Esthdev (Kuldevta) of the Muli Royal Family. Laghdhirsinhji I founded the Kingdom of Muli in 1215 Vikram Samvat ie. 1158 AD in Saurashtra. He travelled from Tharparkar in Sind region to Muli. He carried with him the 5 idols of Bhagwan Mandavrai ji in a chariot namely:
  • 1. Mandavrai ji (Surya Bhagwan)
  • 2. Devguru Brahaspati ji
  • 3. Chaturbhuj Vishnu Swarup ji
  • 4. Pingaldada ji (Surya Bhagwan’s Brother)
  • 5. Randal Mata ji (Surya Bhagwan’s wife)
Laghdhirsinhji I – The 1st HH Thakore Saheb of Muli built the Mandavraiji Temple in Muli by installing the 5 idols at the temple he carried with him from Tharparkar.
Laghdhirsinhji II – The 5th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli was a very progressive and strong ruler. He further developed the Mandavraiji Temple in Muli and built the temple dome during his tenure.
Chachoji (Sesaji) – The 7th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli was considered the biggest devotee and was said to be extremely close to Bhagwan Mandavraiji. It is said that Bhagwan Mandavraiji used to even come in his presence and communicate with him. The famous ‘SINH NU DAAN’ story is associated with him and hence came to be known as SINH DAANESHWARI RAJA!
Harichandrasinhji – The 22nd HH Thakore Saheb of Muli renovated and upgraded the Mandavraiji Temple during his tenure.
Every HH Thakore Saheb of Muli during their tenure have been prime devotee of Bhagwan Mandavraiji and have protected, preserved, renovated, developed, managed the Mandavraiji Temple since the 1215 vikram samvat.
The HH Thakore Saheb of Muli performs the Traditional Haavan on the 8th day of Navratri at the Mandavraiji Temple every year. This traditional custom is followed for centuries.

Dhar Devi Amba (Kuldevi)

Dhar Devi Amba is the Kuldevi of the Muli Royal Family. The Dhar Devi Amba is installed at the Juna Darbargadh (which was the private residence of the HH Thakore Saheb of Muli). The HH Thakore Saheb of Muli performs the Traditional Haavan on the 8th day of Navratri at the Juna Darbargadh for the Kuldevi every year. This traditional custom is followed for centuries.

Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple

Jagdevsinhji was the 10th HH Thakore Saheb of Muli. During the tenure of Jagdevsinhji that the famous Partridge War was fought in 1693 vikram samvat in which Munjaji II (2nd son of Jagdevsinhji) died along with 140 brave warriors. Muli State won the war against the Chabad Rajputs in which over 500 Chabads were killed. A significant battle was fought, driven by the deep reverence for this bird. The Parmars, the noble rulers of Muli, took a sacred vow never to harm or kill a partridge. Even during an era when partridge hunting was prevalent and enjoyed as a favourite pastime amongst royalty, Muli stood as an exception, where the protection of these birds was strictly enforced. Till date the Parmars of Muli do not shoot or eat a partridge and it remains a protected bird.
The Palia (Memorial Stones) of the brave martyrs can be seen at the memorial site. The martyrs belonged to different communities and the memorial stones reflect that.
Jaumji Ba (wife of Munjaji II who died in the Partridge War of 1693 vikram samvat) committed Sati with her husband body in her lap. It is said that fire emerged from the thumb in her feet when she lay with her husband’s body in her lap. She attained the status of a Mahasati. There is a temple built in the memory of Jaumji Ba (Jaumbai Ma) and followers and worshippers visit the Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple and the war memorial of the brave warriors that died in the Partridge War from all over.
Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple is one of the most significant, historical, powerful and spiritual sites belonging to Jaumbai Ma who was the wife of Munjaji II – 2nd son of the 10th HH Thakore Saheb Jagdevsinhji of the Muli Royal Family.
The Muli Royal Family performs a traditional Havaan at the Mahasati Jaumbai Ma Temple on the 7th day of Navratri every year as a mark of respect to the Mahasati who was part of the Muli Royal Family.