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| Pushkar temples |
Pushkar abounds in temples, the special attraction being,
the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India, dedicated
to Brahma.This somewhat somnolent town, reverberates with
hectic activity during the festivities.
Brahma Temple
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 Indian for it is believed that Lord Brahma,
together with all the gods and goddesses, performed a
Yagya here. Legends also has it that the ancient lake
Sarovar had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from
the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley.Brahma
Temple The most famous temple in Pushkar, this is the
only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator of the
universe according to Hindu mythology) in the entire country.
You can identify it by its red spire and by the image
of a hans(the goose considered sacred to Lord Brahma).This
temple built with marble is decorated with silver coins
and there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple.
Savitri Temple
This is the temple dedicated to Lord Brahma's first wife.
It is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple, and
one has to climb a long series of steps to reach the destination.
It gives a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding
sand dunes.
Rangji Temple
The gracious temple is very conpicuous,due to its south
Indian style of architecture. It has a high rising 'Gopuram'
typical of southern India.
Warah Temple
The Warah temple houses an image of lord
Vishnu in the incarnation of wild boar.The temples of
Brahma and Warah are considered equally important. This
ancient temple belived to be constructed by King Anaji
Chauhan (1123-1150). Mythologically a very important temple
temple and is believed that Vishnu came on the earth in
the incarnation of Warah(wild boar) to kill the demon
Hirnayaksh and liberate the land from his atrocities.
Apteshwar Temple
Another important temple of the town,the 12th century
temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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