A rat passes by as people visit the Karni Mata Temple in Deshnoke, 30 kilometers from Bikaner in Rajasthan, India, July 12, 2014. The Karni Mata Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Karni Mata. It is also known as the Temple of Rats. Some 20,000-odd rats call this temple home. The rats are considered to be holy, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects. The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings, as well as curious tourists from around the world. (Xinhua/Zheng Huansong)