Brahma Temple

Lord Brahma

Pushkar, Rajasthan

Folktale & Sacred Story

As told in the Padma Purana, Brahma slew the demon Vajranabha with a lotus flower; petals from that flower fell to earth at three spots, and Pushkar Lake sprang up at the site of the largest petal. Brahma then wished to perform a yajna (fire sacrifice) at the lake, but his consort Savitri could not reach the ceremony in time, so he married a second consort, Gayatri, to complete the ritual beside him. When Savitri arrived and found Gayatri in her place, she cursed Brahma that he would never again be worshipped anywhere -- a curse Gayatri partially softened, permitting his worship to continue at Pushkar alone. This is why temples dedicated to Brahma are exceptionally rare, and why Pushkar's shrine is considered the principal one.

Most Revered Practice

The most revered occasion at the temple is Kartik Poornima, the full-moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik, when thousands of pilgrims bathe in the sacred Pushkar Lake and take part in special rites at the Brahma temple; the day also coincides with the famous Pushkar Camel Fair.

Prasadam & Offerings

Prasadam details not independently verified — confirm locally.

Temple Speciality

Pushkar's Brahma Temple is one of only a handful of temples in India dedicated to Brahma the creator, and it is the most prominent among them, owing to the Savitri-curse legend. The present marble-and-stone structure dates largely to the 14th century, distinguished by a red shikhara and a hamsa (goose/swan) motif marking Brahma's mount; its floor and walls are inlaid with hundreds of silver coins donated by devotees over generations.

Why Pilgrims Visit

Devotees and travelers visit specifically because it is one of the very few functioning temples to Brahma anywhere in the world. Its setting on the edge of the holy Pushkar Lake, ringed by ghats and hundreds of smaller shrines, adds to its draw as both a spiritual and scenic destination.

History & Legend

Believed to date to the 14th century (rebuilt after earlier structures), it is one of the very few temples in India dedicated to Brahma the creator, standing beside the sacred Pushkar Lake.

Divine Significance

Legend holds Brahma performed a yagna here, and Pushkar Lake itself is considered to have sprung from a lotus dropped by him, making the town one of Hinduism's holiest.

Darshan Timings

Per the Rajasthan Devasthan Department, the temple is open from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM in winter and 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM in summer, with an afternoon closure between roughly 1:30 PM and 3:00 PM (please confirm exact timings with the temple before visiting, as they vary by season and festival).

How To Reach

Nearest airport: Kishangarh (~25 km) or Jaipur. Nearest railway station: Ajmer (~15 km), then short drive.

Where To Stay

Wide range of guesthouses and hotels throughout Pushkar town.

Local Food Nearby

Pushkar is a strictly vegetarian town where meat, eggs, and alcohol are not sold within municipal limits, and it is well known for dishes like malpua, dal baati churma, and kulhad lassi from stalls and cafes around the lake and old town.

Contact & Official Info

Contact Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation.

Location Map

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