Brahma Temple, Pushkar The
Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is
nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the
Anasagar lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place
in the hearts of Indians for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together
with all the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here. |

The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is
nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar
lake. This place, full of natural beauty, holds a special place in the
hearts of Indians for it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the
gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here.
Legend also has it
that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell
from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into the this valley. The image of
Brahmaji in Pushkar is in a seated Palthi position.
This temple
built with marble is decorated with silver turtle on the floor of the
temple. The Rangnath temple has been built in southern style and is simply
magnificent. Its images are almost true of life.
This temple has
an image of Lord Vishnu, life-size dwarpals (door men) and Garuda pillars
showing the mythical bird styled in gold. Pushkar has around four hundred
temples. There is a temple dedicated to Mahalaskmi, who is the goddess of
wealth and the Godamba Temple.
Worth special mention are the
temples of Vishnu. Atmeshvara, Gayatri, Savitri and the old Ranagnath
Tourism Development Corporation also provides facilities to the tourists,
specially during the Pushkar fair, when a tented village is put up.
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