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Brahma Temple, Pushkar (also known as Jagatpita Brahma Mandir) is a Hindu temple situated at Pushkar in the Indian state of Rajasthan, close to the sacred Pushkar Lake to which its legend has an indelible link.
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Brahma Temple of Pushkar, Rajasthan State Pushkar (also known as Jagatpita Brahma Mandir) is a Hindu temple close to the Pushkar one of sacred lakes in India and normally devotees enter the temple after taking a head bath in the lake that is provided with many convenient bathing Ghats for the visiting pilgrims.
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| Brahma temple sanctum, Pushkar .allgodscollections.com |
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| Brahma temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan. timesofindia |
The Brahma temple here is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the trinity God ( Trimurti' others being God Vishnu -sustainer and God Shiva- destroyer) Hindu of Creation and among the surviving temples. This temple, with partial building in the early stages is said to be the foremost one among them, dating back to the 14th century CE Made of marble and stone slabs (marble is available in plenty In Rajasthan), the small temple has a distinct red pinnacle (shikhara) and a hamsa bird motif. In the inner sanctuary -garbhagriha is enshrined idol four-headed Brahma along with his consort Gayatri, the goddess of vedas and wisdom.
The temple is governed by the priests of Sanyasi (ascetic) sect. The temple becomes vibrant and crowded on the Kartik Poornima. A colorful festival is held dedicated to Brahma. On this day lots of devout Hindus visit the temple to get the blessings of God Brahma and Goddess Gayatri.
The Brahma temple is said to have been built by sage Vishwamitra after Brahma's intense yagna (ritual). Mythology ha it God Brahma himself chose the location for his temple close to the sacred lake Pushkar. The 8th century Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara of Kalady (Kerala) who established four Mutts including the Sarada Mutt of Sringeri, Karnataka and Dwaraka Mutt of Gujarat visited this site and renovated this temple. Hence, it is considered a sanctified place of worship for the Hindus. According to the Hindu legend God Brahma chose Pushkar by dropping the lotus where the Lake had emerged.
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| Hindu Philosopher Adi Sakkara of kalady(Kerala) , en.wikipedia.org |
Home to more than 400 temples (of large as well as small size) in one place close to the sacred lake a s happened elsewhere, many of the ancient temples were destroyed or desecrated by Muslim invaders. Particularly when Mogul king Aurangzeb took over the reigns (1658–1707) his army, on his orders, much of the damages were caused by him., not only here but also in places like Mathra and Khasi, (Uttar Pradesh).
Many of the temples were rebuilt by the Hindus with support from the local rulers. The current medieval structure dates back to Maharaja Jawar Raj of Ratlam, who made additions and repairs, retaining the original temple design. However some of the surviving structures date back to the 14th century.
The legend has it that Lord Brahma performed a yajna (sacrificial ritual) at Pushkar without his wife, Goddess Saraswati. So he chose Lord Brahma performed the ritual and married Gayatri, a local girl, Gayatri, a local girl, and after marrying her he completed the ritual. When Brahma's first wife goddess Saraswati was back she saw God Brahma married to another woman in total violation of the Hindu Dharma. No doubt, she became furious and threw a curse on him.Brahma would be worshiped only in Pushkar and not in other places across India.
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| The idol of Brahma with two consorts, gayatri and Saraswati image. Gazel world, en.wikipedia.org |
Above image: 11th CE Brahma temple or Brahmaji Mandir of Khedbrahma, Gujarat, India Built by Chalukya ruler Karna, it is not popular as the Brahma temple of Pushkar where God Brahma did elaborate ritual............
The Brahmapureeswarar Temple near Trichy, TN and Mithranandapuram Temple of Kerala where it is dedicated to the Trimurti - Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva (one of the most famous Trimurti temples in India). Brahma temple of Alampur in Telangana and the Brahma Temple of Khajuraho, MP are worthy of mention, but they are not popular unlike the Brahma temple of Pushkar.
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