In Pushkar, Rajasthan, Jagatpita Brahma Mandir is dedicated to Lord Brahma (four-faced idol), with consort Goddess Gayatri. It is also known as Brahma Temple, Pushkar.
Considered one of the most prominent and important Brahma temples in the world, since temples to Brahma are extremely rare. Legend holds that Brahma himself created Pushkar Lake, and devotees believe a visit to the temple combined with a dip in the lake cleanses sins. The temple stands on the banks of the sacred Pushkar Lake and is one of the very few temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma.
Rajasthan carries a distinct temple identity of its own: Desert-state temples of devotion and marble artistry, from the rare Brahma shrine at Pushkar to the haveli worship of Shrinathji and the lace-like Jain carvings of Dilwara.
Darshan hours and daily worship
Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.
Exact daily darshan hours were not confirmed by the sources reviewed; the temple is generally open through the day with a midday break, but confirm locally before visiting.
Poojas and daily rituals
Daily worship, with special pujas during Kartik Purnima and major Hindu festivals
Festivals and special-day timings
Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.
| Festival | Period | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Kartik Purnima | October-November (Kartik full moon) | The temple's most important festival; devotees take a holy dip in Pushkar Lake, believed to have been created by Brahma on this day. |
| Pushkar Fair | October-November (around Kartik Purnima) | Famous annual cattle and cultural fair that draws large crowds of pilgrims and tourists to Pushkar. |
History and architecture
Architecture
Marble and local stone structure with a distinctive red spire (shikhara) and the hans (swan) motif, the vehicle of Brahma; the structure is adorned with silver coins and the sanctum houses a four-faced idol of Brahma
History
The temple stands on the banks of the sacred Pushkar Lake and is one of the very few temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma. While the present structure dates to the 14th century, smaller structures existed at the site much earlier, and Lord Brahma is believed to have been worshipped here since ancient times. Pushkar lies in the lap of the Aravalli Hills, about 15 km from Ajmer.
Planning your visit
How to reach
Pushkar is about 15 km from Ajmer; nearest railway and onward air connections are via Ajmer. Buses and taxis run regularly from Ajmer to Pushkar.
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir in photographs
4 freely-licensed photographs of this temple, from Wikimedia Commons. Each is credited to its photographer.
Where this information comes from
Confidence: Medium. History, significance and festivals well corroborated; exact darshan timings and dress code not confirmed by sources (low confidence on timings)