ONE OF THE TEN MOST RELIGIOUS PLACES IN THE WORLD
Pushkar in Rajasthan is famous for being home to the most significant temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. According to a popular belief, Pushkar is the only temple where Brahma is worshipped.
Brahma Temple in Pushkar (Rajasthan) is the only temple in India that is dedicated to Jagatpita Lord Bhrama. The Bhrama Mandir/ Temple is located very close to the sacred Pushkar lake, where the Lord Brahma has performed yagya(sacrifice). Legends say that one can attain salvation by a bathe in Pushkar lake on full-moon/Kartika Purnima in the month of oct-nov.
Every month thousands of devotees and tourists from all cultures visit Pushkar’s Brahma Mandir. The best time to visit the temple is in the month of Oct & Nov.
The temple has an amazing mythological history behind it. In this article, we have tried to answer: Why is Brahma temple only in Pushkar? Why is Brahma not worshipped? How old is Brahma Mandir Pushkar? who built the Brahma Mandir in Pushkar? History of Brahma Temple? Brahma temple Timings? and many more.
One of the few Brahma Temples in the world
Today, there are six Brahma Temples in India but the one at Pushkar is considered the most important. It is so revered that pilgrims come here from faraway places to seek blessings of the lord. Brahma Temple Pushkar is known for its beautiful architecture and an aura that is filled with devotion. The area around the holy Pushkar Temple is filled with eclectic surprises like street side shops, restaurants selling local food like Daal Bati Churma and gatte ki sabzi.
It is said that a visit to Brahma Temple Pushkar not only fulfills all the wishes but also provides peace to the ancestors. The holy Pushkar Lake is one of the few places in the world where havan is performed to provide the ancestors with moksha and peace in the afterlife. From here, devotees are needed to visit Brahma Temple for the completion of their havan.
Among the many Pushkar temples, the Savitri Temple is one of the most notable one in the Pushkar town. Located on the top of the hill, a ropeway trolley takes devotees to the temple. This temple is considered as holy as the Brahma Temple because it is dedicated to his wife Savitri. The panoramic scenery of Pushkar town is something to behold when you are standing on the hill where the temple is located.
Brahma Temple is 500 meters away from Pushkar bus stand. One can take an auto-rickshaw from the bus stand or hire a cab from Ajmer Station, Jaipur or Pushkar market.
Temple structure and timings
The main temple complex consists of the Mandapam and the Grabha Griha (sanctum sanctorum). The Shikhara or the pinnacle of the temple has a figure of a swan, Brahma’s vehicle. The iconic four-headed idol of Brahma is installed in the Garbha Griha where only sanyasis or saints are allowed to enter and perform the Puja.
During summer months, the temple remains open on all the days of the week from 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM. It remains shut for about 90 minutes and reopens for Darshan at 3 PM and closes at 9 PM.
During winter months, the temple opens for Darshan at 6 AM and closes at 1.30 and reopens at 3 PM and closes at 8.30 PM.
Significance of Brahma Temple in Pushkar
The Pushkar temple is reportedly the only Brahma in the world, but of late, some five temples have been built venerating the Creator-God. The priests follow a strict religious procedure wherein householders are not allowed to enter the Sanctum Sanctorum to worship the deity. All offerings are given from the outer hall of the temple with the worship being carried out by Sanyasis who belong to the Parashar Gotra lineage.
A unique aspect of this temple is that it does not discriminate on the basis of caste, creed or religion and people of all faiths are welcome to participate in the worship of Lord Brahma. Even atheists who have no religious faith or belief are most welcome to take part in the proceedings.
