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Rajasthan

Brahma Temple

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January

5.9 - 29.2 °C

February

9.0 - 32.5 °C

March

13.3 - 38.0 °C

April

18.7 - 41.7 °C

May

22.0 - 43.5 °C

June

21.6 - 43.1 °C

July

23.0 - 39.1 °C

August

22.7 - 35.8 °C

September

21.9 - 37.5 °C

October

16.8 - 37.3 °C

November

11.6 - 33.9 °C

December

7.2 - 30.4 °C

Major Airports :

Jaipur International Airport (JAI), Jaipur

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi

Kishangarh Airport (KOH), Kishangarh

Nearest Railway Station :

Ajmer Junction Railway Station (AII)

Major Airports :

Jaipur International Airport (JAI), Jaipur

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Delhi

Kishangarh Airport (KOH), Kishangarh

Escape into a world of spirituality

Far from the chaos of the city lies a serene and tranquil sanctuary that will bring you close to divinity. Located in Pushkar, just 15 km from Ajmer, the Brahma Temple takes you on a spiritual journey that enriches your mind, body and soul. Built around the 14th century, this temple features spectacular marble and stone slab architecture with an iconic red pinnacle (shikhara) and ‘Hamsa’(Swan) bird motif.

What makes this temple special is the fact that there are only a few Brahma temples in the world, and this temple is the oldest among them. Regarded as one of the most prominent places of worship, this temple is thronged by pilgrims year-round. Here, worship of Lord Brahma is widely seen as the path towards ultimate liberation. A dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake followed by a temple visit is believed to help purge one's soul of past transgressions.

A special temple

Hinduism has an umpteen number of Gods and Goddesses and numerous temples dedicated to them. Out of them, three Gods together form the Trimurti or the Holy Trinity. Lord Brahma is regarded as the 'Creator', Lord Shiva as the 'Destroyer', and Lord Vishnu as the 'Preserver.' Even after being the creator of the universe and the most powerful God, only a few temples are dedicated to him, which makes Pushkar's Brahma temple unique and valuable.

A tale of the cursed God

Brahma, the lord of creation, was cursed. The story goes that once, a demon named Vajranabha was creating havoc among the masses. Lord Brahma slew this demon with his weapon—the lotus. It is believed that the petals of the lotus fell on the earth and created the sacred lake of Pushkar. Then, Brahma descended on Earth to perform Yagna on the banks of the same lake to further rid the Earth of the demons. The presence of his wife was a prerequisite for the success of this holy ritual, but his wife, Savitri, was nowhere to be found. So, Lord Brahma chose a local maiden to be his wife for the Yagna. This angered his wife, Savitri, and she laid a curse on him that no one would ever worship him. As her temper cooled down, she allowed him to be worshipped in only one place - the place where the Yagna was performed. Which is now the Pushkar Brahma Temple. However, according to legend, with time, as Brahma sought repentance and forgiveness, several other temples came up in his name. Though for the longest period, the Brahma Temple of Pushkar was believed to be the world’s only Brahma Temple.

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Summer - 05:00 AM to 01:30 PM & 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Winter - 06:00 AM to 01:30 PM & 03:00 PM to 08.30 PM

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An architectural masterpiece

Other than its spiritual significance, this temple is also a fine example of master craftsmanship. It has been remodelled over a span of 2000 years. Vishwamitra was an important figure in Hinduism who is widely thought to have built the Brahma Temple as an offering to Lord Brahma. Guru Adi Shankara oversaw numerous renovations during the 14th century. He is believed to have housed the statues of Lord Brahma and Gayatri. The Temple’s inner sanctum is under the control of the ‘Sanyasi’ (Ascetic) sect priesthood, who maintain a distinctive red pinnacle (Shikhara) with Hamsa (swan) bird motif decoration. The Brahma Temple is one of the few ancient monuments that has stood the test of time, even through many invasions.

Currently, the temple reflects the vibrant Rajasthani style architecture. Built on a high platform, multiple stairs lead to the entrance adorned by beautiful carvings and pillared canopies. A huge, pillared hall, also known as Mandapa, welcomes you inside. The engraved roofs and pillars further add to the beauty of this holy shrine. Finally, you reach the inner sanctum dedicated to Lord Brahma and his wife, Gayatri. Here, you see the idol of Lord Brahma, beautifully crafted in marble, sitting cross-legged while displaying aspects of the creation of the universe. The rest of the temple has been constructed with blocks and stone slabs joined together using molten lead. Devotees have studded the marble floor and wall with thousands of silver coins that have their names etched on them. They sit as a symbol of offerings made to Lord Brahma.

A rendezvous with the temple town

When visiting the Brahma temple take time out to further explore the quaint town of Puskar which boasts of a rare combination of sand dunes, lake, hills, and forest. And of course many destinations of religious significance. The evening Aarti at Pushkar Ghat specifically is a sight to behold. Check with locals for the timings as it changes according to seasons.