Located in the holy city of Rajasthan “Pushkar” is this temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple was constructed by the then chauhan king Anaji. This temple is famous and is admired by all for its unique style of construction. It is called the Hemadpanthi Architectural style, named after a minister of the royal court.
The destroyer of the earth and the creator of the earth are worshipped in every hindu household. Hence here in Pushkar you will find both Brahmaji’s temple and Shivji’s temple. The most unique thing about this temple is that it is built a few feet below the ground level.
The artisans of those times have engraved and created such beautiful designs and carvings on the wall that it is still visible today clearly and the paint has also not come off the carvings. This place is a visual treat for those who are into history, architectural beauty and into the richness of the traditions.
The unique feature about the centre of the temple is that it is cooler in the summers and warmer in the winters. This temple is highly crowded with devotees during the month of Sawan.
Location: Pushkar, town of Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Nearby places:
1 Brahma Temple: It is a well-known lake in the town of Pushkar which is dedicated to the creator of the universe. It is near the lake Pushkar and receives footfall almost every month all year round. This temple has ancient history and a story which tells why Brahma ji is only worshipped in Pushkar and nowhere else. Pilgrims consider it holy to visit the temple as they believe that all the sins are washed away and are forgiven when you pay a visit to this temple.
2 Varaha Temple: This temple is dedicated to the third avatar of Lord Vishnu and was built by the chauhan ruler Anaji. However, with the invasion of Mughal rule in India, Emperor Aurangzeb had destroyed the temple in the 17th century. This temple was rebuilt by the maharaja of Jaipur. The temple has the incarnation of the third avatar of Lord Vishnu. If you are visiting Pushkar, then this temple is a must for you to go.
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