Pushkar Sarovar, Pilgrimage Centre, Rajasthan
About Pushkar – A Pilgrimage for Hindus
Pushkar is considered as one of the most significant places of pilgrimage for Hindus. With its sacred lake near Ajmer in Rajasthan, Pushkar is an ancient holy spot. The town of Pushkar situated on the lake is surrounded by hills on three sides
It is the only place in India where there is a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. Lakhs of devotees assemble at Pushkar from the 11th day of Kartik till the full moon and take a dip in the holy lake during these five days every year.
Pushkar now has five principal temples, all of modern construction, These are dedicated to Brahma, Savitri, Badrinarayan, Varaha and Shiva Atmateshwar.
About Atmateshwar Temple
Dedicatedd to lord Shiva, the Atmateshwar Temple in Pushkar is visited by numerous people throughout the year. Lord Shiva is considered to be the destroyer in the Hindu Trinity, whereas Load Vishnu the preserver and Lord Brahma the creator
Constructed in the 12th century A.D, this temple has splendid architecture. The intricate Hemadpanti architectural style carvings give it a magnificently historical look.
If you visit Atmateshwar Temple in Pushkar during Shivaratri , when Lord Shiva is ritually revered, you shall get to see thousands of devotees thronging the temple.
