India is home to countless temples, but few are as unusual as the Bullet Baba Temple on Rajasthan’s NH62 highway. Here, travellers and bikers stop not to worship a deity, but a Royal Enfield Bullet 350 with the registration number RNJ 7773. The shrine has become famous among locals and long-distance riders who believe that paying respect at this spot ensures a safe journey, while ignoring it may invite trouble on the road.
The legend behind this temple goes back to 1988, when a man named Om Singh Rathod lost his life in a tragic accident at the location where the shrine now stands. After his death, police took his damaged motorcycle to the nearest station. However, by the next morning, the bike had mysteriously disappeared and was found back at the accident site. Authorities attempted to bring it back several times, even chaining it and draining its fuel tank, but each time the motorcycle reportedly returned to the same place on its own.
These repeated incidents led villagers to believe that Om Singh’s spirit remained connected to the spot and that the bike was drawn back by some unseen force. Over time, locals built a small temple around the motorcycle, turning it into a symbol of protection and faith. Travellers now stop to offer prayers, light incense, or simply touch the shrine before continuing their journey, believing that the blessings of “Bullet Baba” keep them safe on the road.
Today, the temple stands as a unique blend of devotion, folklore, and the deep emotional bond riders share with their motorcycles. It has become a cultural icon for bikers across India, drawing visitors who are fascinated by the legend of the bike that never left its rider’s side—even after death.
