Brahma Temple Temple

Address: Near Pushkar Lake, Pushkar, Ajmer District, Rajasthan 305022, India

Hours: Daily 5:00am-10:00pm

Admission: Free

The Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan is a Hindu temple dedicated to the creator god Brahma and is located near Pushkar Lake in the town of Pushkar. It is notable for being one of the relatively rare active temples devoted principally to Brahma.

The temple’s focal point is the sanctum containing the Brahma idol, traditionally shown with multiple faces, and it draws pilgrims year round with peaks during major festival days. The temple precincts are an integral part of Pushkar’s devotional and festival landscape, including the town’s well-known annual fair.

Historically the present temple structure dates from the medieval period with later renovations and continued patronage by pilgrims and local communities. It serves both as a place of worship and as a central landmark within Pushkar’s cluster of ghats and pilgrimage sites.

Geographically the temple sits in the small pilgrimage town of Pushkar in Rajasthan, adjacent to the town’s sacred lake and within walking distance of the town centre.

• Rarity: One of the few functioning temples in India dedicated primarily to the god Brahma, making it a focal point for Hindu pilgrims in Pushkar.
• Pilgrimage and festivals: Closely associated with Pushkar Lake and the town’s major festivals, particularly those around Kartik Purnima and the annual Pushkar Camel Fair.

What to See#

• Sanctum and idol: The inner sanctum containing the principal idol of Brahma, traditionally depicted with four faces, which forms the primary object of veneration in the temple.
• Temple precincts: The temple precincts adjacent to Pushkar Lake, where pilgrims gather and perform ritual offerings, especially during key festival days.

Pushkar is about 14 km from Ajmer railway station and roughly 150 km from Jaipur International Airport. Regular buses and taxis run between Ajmer and Pushkar; once in Pushkar the Brahma Temple is a short walk from the lake and central ghats.

• Visit at sunrise to experience the temple with few other visitors; the light on the temple's worn plaster is worth the early alarm.
• Combine the visit with a walk around Pushkar Lake - the temple sits just a few minutes' walk from the ghats.
• Dress respectfully; the Brahma Temple is an active place of worship and the inner sanctum is restricted.