City: Pushkar
This temple is constructed on the banks of Pushkar Lake. This is one of the very few places which are devoted for worshipping Lord Brahma. This is so because of the curse given by Goddess Saraswati to Lord Brahma. It is considered that Lord Brahma performed a Yagya at this place. He was supposed to perform this Yagya with his wife Saraswati but she could not join him. Then Lord Brahma married some local girl and performed the Yagya. Then goddess Saraswati cursed him that he would be prayed nowhere but Pushkar.
During the month of full moon (Kartik Poornima), a great number of people come to visit this temple since this is the time when Lord Brahma performed his Yagya. Puskar fair is organized in the month of Kartik only. It is the largest cattle fair. Pushkar fair has also become a significant tourist attraction for domestic and international travelers, given the cooler season, the abundance of colorful cultural themes.
Opening and Closing Timings:During Summers- 6:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
During Winters- 6:30 A.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Interval in both seasons would be from 1:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Temple is closed during that time.
Entry is free of cost.
Distance from Main City:Distance from Ajmer district is 15.9 kms. Ajmer is the nearest railway station. There are direct buses running from Pushkar and Ajmer.
Faith of the Temple and Kinds of Pujas Performed:It’s a Hindu Temple which is dedicated to Lord Brahma. During October- November, Pushkar Camel Fair takes place.
Nearby Places to Visit:Must do things are to visit Pushkar Lake for spiritual proximity to God, Pushkar Camel Fair at banks of Pushkar Lake, Merta: Meerabai Connection, Naga Pahar, Rose Garden, Sarafa Bazar, Man Mahal. Some other temples to visit are Savitri Temple, Old Rangji Temple, Paap Mochini Temple, Mahadeva Temple, Raghunath Temple. Near Pushkar, Kishangarh is a city which offers a number of forts and monuments.
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