Which is the main place related to Guru Jambheshwar, the founder of the Bishnoi sect?

Correct option is A

The main place associated with Guru Jambheshwar, the revered founder of the Bishnoi sect, is Muqaam (also known as Mukti Dham Muqaam). It is located in the Nokha tehsil of Bikaner district, Rajasthan. This site holds deep spiritual significance for the Bishnoi community as it is the place of Guru Jambheshwar's samadhi (final resting place). The site also features a prominent temple, making it a major pilgrimage destination for Bishnois.

Guru Jambheshwar, also known as Jambhoji, preached 29 principles focusing on environmental conservation, animal protection, and righteous living, which are followed by his followers even today.

Information Booster:
• Guru Jambheshwar was born in 1451 CE in Pipasar village, Nagaur district, Rajasthan.
• The Bishnoi sect was founded by him in 1485 CE at Samrathal Dhora, near Jodhpur.
• The name “Bishnoi” is derived from “Bis (20)” and “Noi (9)” – the 29 principles laid down by Guru Jambheshwar.
• Muqaam is regarded as the most sacred site of the Bishnoi faith.
• The Bishnoi community is well-known for environmental protection and the sacrifice of Amrita Devi and 363 others to save trees (1730, Khejarli movement).
• Guru Jambheshwar attained nirvana (liberation) in 1536 CE at Lalsar, near Bikaner.

Additional Information:
• (a) Muqaam – This is the site of Guru Jambheshwar's samadhi and the most significant pilgrimage site for the Bishnoi community. An annual fair is held here in his honor.
• (b) Guda Bisnoiyan – A village near Jodhpur known for its large Bishnoi population and wildlife conservation efforts. It is famous for live examples of Bishnoi values in practice.
• (c) Naukha – A town in Bikaner district, under which the Muqaam village falls. It is an administrative region but not directly a spiritual site for the Bishnois.
• (d) Luni – A town and river near Jodhpur, not directly associated with Guru Jambheshwar's spiritual legacy.