Pushkar Brahma Temple — at Pushkar, Rajasthan. World's only major Brahma temple. On Pushkar lake. 14th century.
Kartik Purnima Mela: largest camel fair. 5 days. Sacred Pushkar bath.
✦ Mythology
Brahma dropped lotus for yajna.
Fell at 3 places: Jyeshta, Madhya, Kanishta Pushkar.
Wife Savitri late for yajna.
Married Gayatri girl, started yajna.
Savitri's curse: Brahma worship only at Pushkar on earth.
Hence sole Brahma temple.
✦ Pushkar Lake
52 ghats.
Sacred bath site.
Kartik Purnima all-auspicious.
Pitru tarpan site.
Each ghat has different name.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 5 AM — 1 PM, 3 — 9 PM.
Sanctum darshan.
Silver tortoise (mid-floor).
Hansa-vahana.
4-faced Brahma.
Kartik Purnima Mela: 4-9 Nov 2026.
✦ Access
Ajmer 14 km.
Jaipur 145 km.
Airport: Jaipur/Kishangarh.
Rail: Ajmer.
Savitri Temple on hilltop.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
World's only Brahma temple true?▼
Major-only yes. Small ones (Odisha, TN) exist but Pushkar most famous.
Kartik mela when?▼
Kartik Shukla Ashtami to Purnima. 2026: 4-9 Nov. Camel trade + tirth.
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