History of Rani Sati Mandir Jhunjhunu The Rani Sati Mandir in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan honors Rani Sati (Narayani Devi), a legendary woman from the 13th-17th century who chose self immolation (Sati) upon her husband’s death, becoming a symbol of courage and devotion, with the temple complex housing many shrines for her and other women who followed her path, featuring white marble, intricate murals, worship of a Trishul instead of traditional idols, marking a significant pilgrimage site for the Marwari community. Aspects of it’s history and Legend - The legend of Narayani : The story tells of Narayani Devi, who married Abhimanyu in her second life. After her husband was killed by a king’s son for refusing to give up his horse, Narayani fought and killed the king, then close to join her husband on the funeral pyre. The name “Rani Sati” : She instructed the horse’s caretaker, Rana to arrange her sati. She blessed him, promising his name would be worshiped alongside hers, leading to her b...