Gogaji Temple, Gogamedi (locally known as Gogamedi Temple) is a renowned shrine dedicated to the folk-deity Gogaji, located on a raised mound in Gogamedi, Nohar, Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, India. Managed by the Rajasthan Devasthan Department, the temple attracts thousands of devotees across different faiths, especially during the annual fair.
Gogaji Temple is believed to date back approximately 950âÂÂ1,000 years. According to legend, GogajiâÂÂalso known as Jaharveer or Gugga VeerâÂÂtook samÃÂdhi at this site. In 1911, Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner initiated a major renovation of the marble mausoleum.
The temple combines Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. It is constructed from stone and lime mortar, with flooring in patterned black and white marble. The sanctuary houses a marble samÃÂdhi depicting Gogaji on horseback with a snake around his neck, and a lance in hand. Four minarets stand at each corner, reflecting Indo-Islamic influence.
Gogaji is revered as a protector against snakebites and venerated by both Hindu and Muslim communities. Devotees believe applying sacred ash (*bhabhoot*) or visiting the shrine can cure venomous bites.
During the fair, devotees sing bhajans and folk songs, carrying multicoloured flags (*nishans*) and dancing to traditional instruments such as the damru and chimta. According to estimates, up to 2âÂÂ3 million devoteesâÂÂincluding those from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, and DelhiâÂÂattend.
The temple is a symbol of communal harmony, observed by both Hindus and Muslims. Pilgrims often offer onions and pulses as donationsâÂÂa tradition rooted in the legend of GogajiâÂÂs last battle.