Probably the only Temple dedicated to the Lord of Creation
Yes you read it right. This temple as most locals and sites say is the only temple dedicated to lord Bramha. Also known as Jagatpita Bramha Mandir, the temple is right next to a Sarovar in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Structure of the temple dates back to 14th century, while many locals claim it to be over 2000 yrs old
Photography is not permitted inside the temple so could only manage one from the outside
History:
As per the sacred scripture of Hindu religion; Padma Purana, Lord Brahma once came across a demon named Vajranabha, killing and torturing people. Seeing such atrocity, the Lord slayed the demon with lotus flower (his special weapon). While doing so, some petals from the lotus flower fell at three places on the ground. This resulted into the creation of three sacred lakes, which in today’s times are known as the Jyestha Pushkar, the Madhya Pushkar and Kanishta Pushkar.
Later on, when the lord made his visit to earth, he started with the preparations of a yajna (fire sacrifice) at the Jyestha Pushkar Lake. In order to perform the yajna undisturbed by the demons, Lord Brahma created a chain of hills around. However, his wife Savitri was not available for the Yajna, which was disruptive of the proceedings.
On this, Lord Brahma requested Lord Indra to send him a suitable consort to complete the Yajna. When a Gujar’s daughter, named Gayatri was finally sent to take the seat next to Brahma as his wife, Savitri arrived. Feeling agitated, she cursed Brahma that the Lord would never be worshipped by anyone. She later on permitted his worship only in Pushkar. This entitled Brahma temple in Pushkar as the most prominent place to worship the lord.
Source: India Tourism site
Temple Timings:
Winters: 6:30 am and 8:30 pm
Summers: 6:00 am to 9:00 pm. The temple stays closed in lunch hours from 0130 pm to 0300 pm
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That's what people have been made to believe but that's not true. There are as many as 100 temples all across India of Lord Brahma. 7 alone in Himachal Pradesh. :)
Exactly. Some homework and realized there are plenty which is why added probably
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Pushkar...i remeber...i was there 20 years on 26 dec... :)
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