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Atmateshwar Temple – Pushkar , Rajasthan

Dec 17

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Pushkar Sarovar, Pilgrimage Centre, Rajasthan

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.

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Vimal Vasahi Temple – Delwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu Rajasthan

Dec 2

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At a Distance of about 185 km from Udaipur, Mount Abu is famous for its temple, the most noteworthy being the Dilwara Temples. The land of meditating rishi munis. Mount Abu was said to be home to 33 crore God and Goddesses and an important Vaishnava and Shaivite pilgrim center up to the 11 century. Today it is recognized the world over its magnificent temples.

About Delwara Jain Temples

The hill retreat is a divine splendor in stone when in Mount Abu all roads will lead you to the Dilwara Jain Temples made out of intricately carved marble dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras. The five legendary marble temples are considered to be one of the most beautiful Jain Pilgrimage sites in the world. The temples reside amidst mesmerizing surroundings of mango trees and wooded hills. A high wall, shimmering luminous in the sunlight, shrouds the temples complex.

An Exterior View of Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan

An Exterior View of Dilwara Jain Temples, Mount Abu, Rajasthan

Vimal Vashi Temple

The main temple known as the Vimal Vasahi is the oldest one dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara, Adinath. This exquisite piece of architecture was constructed by Vimal Shah, completed in AD 1031. Vimal Shah was a minister and commander-in-chief during the reign of Maharaja Bhimdev I.

The temple stands in an open courtyard embellished by 52 cells. Each cell house a beautiful statue of a Trithankara. Elaborately columned porticoes surround the main shrine. But there are several other temples around, each a masterpiece of perfection in art.

Temple History

Archaeological evidence suggests that Mahavira himself visited  the site, making it especially sacred to the Jains as a tirtha or a pilgrimage. As a temple city it ranked among the finest ones.

The legend goes that exhausted by the massacres he had indulged in, Vimal Shah prayed fervently to goddess Ambika Devi. When she appeared he made two requests, one to get a son and the other the blessing to construct a temple on Mount Abu.

When the goddess commanded Vimal Shah to ask for one favor only, he talked over with his wife and decided that he would rather build the temple, since a son could never immortalize his deeds.

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The Brahma Temple – Pushkar Rajasthan

Dec 1

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About Pushkar

Pushkar is a famous pilgrimage center in Rajasthan, It is located 11 kms to the north west of Ajmer . The Winding road from Ajmer through Nagpahar leads to the holy Pushkar Lake. The town stretches around the lake with hills on three sides and a sandy streatch on the fourth.

According to Padam Puran the Pushkar Lake is a divine location as it is here, where a Lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma, when he was on his search for tranquil spot to perform a Yagna of sacrifice.

Brahma Temple, Pushkar Rajasthan

Brahma Temple, Pushkar Rajasthan

Brahma Temple – An Architectural Marvel

A visit to the Brahma Temple showcase an architectural marvel built in the 14 century AD near the Pushkar Lake. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma is worshiped. A goose believed to be the official carrier of Brahma sits on the gateway to the temple, crowned with a red spire.

A beautiful carved turtle sits on the floor of the GARBHA GRIHA and the marble floor around it has hundreds of silver coins with donors names engraved on them, embedded on it.

According to legends, for five days in a year , in the month of Kartik, all the Gods visit Pushkar and bless the devout. An unbelievable number of devotees flock the lake to take a dip in the holy lake. The temple finds a special mention in the Hindu pantheons. You can see the life- sized idol of Lord Brahma, the creator in the foyer.

There are images of the peacock – the vehicle of Brahma’s consort Saraswati on the walls. The temple with marble floors has silver coins that adorn the walls placed by devotees to mark the birth or death of the loved ones.

About Pushkar Fair

These five crucial days also coincide with the biggest cattle fair of the country, called the Pushkar fair. Actually this world be quite a sacrilege to call something as vibrant as the Pushkar fair, just cattle fair. As this is when Pushkar, with palpable festivities virtually comes alive.

The scenic lake of Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair. The colorful headgears of men and veils and skirts of women bring alive the arid landscape of Pushkar.

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