Brahma Temple Pushkar: Legend, Timings, How to Reach and Pushkar Fair

Facts checked November 2026.

Brahma creates, Vishnu sustains and Shiva transforms, yet temples of Brahma are very rare in India. That is why the Brahma Temple at Pushkar draws so many yatris, together with the sacred Pushkar lake around which the town is built. This guide explains the legend, how to reach, timings, the Pushkar fair, and how to plan with elders.

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Why are there so few Brahma temples? The legend of Pushkar

A widely told story, summarised by the Free Press Journal, links Pushkar to Brahma in two ways:

• The lotus and the lakes. Brahma killed the demon Vajranabha with a lotus. Its petals fell at three places, and the Pushkar lakes are believed to have formed there.
• Savitri’s curse. Brahma performed a great yagna at Pushkar and married Gayatri so that the yagna could be completed. His consort Savitri, hurt, cursed him that no one would worship him; the story says Gayatri later softened the curse. Devotees see this as the reason Brahma temples are so rare.

Tradition holds that the original temple was built by sage Vishwamitra; Incredible India says Adi Shankara oversaw its renovation in the 14th century. The main murti of Brahma is carved in marble, and the floor and walls are set with silver coins bearing devotees’ names. Inside, the temple has a mandapam (hall) and a garbha griha (sanctum), and a hamsa (swan), Brahma’s vahana, decorates the red shikhara. Only sanyasis perform puja inside the sanctum; householders take darshan from outside it.

Where is Pushkar and how do you reach it?

From Ajmer, taxis and buses run to Pushkar. Many families also come by road from Jaipur as part of a Rajasthan yatra.

What are the Brahma Temple Pushkar timings?

The Ministry of Tourism’s Incredible India page gives these timings. Hours can change on festival days, so confirm locally.

The key point for planning: the temple is closed from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, so do darshan in the morning or after 3 pm. The evening aarti at Pushkar Ghat also changes time with the season.

What is the Pushkar fair?

The Ministry of Tourism’s Utsav portal describes the Pushkar fair as an annual, week-long camel and livestock fair held between October and November, one of the largest camel fairs in the world. Alongside livestock trading there are rural games, cultural events, camel and horse dances, a spiritual walk and a maha aarti at the lake. Pushkar is at its most crowded during the fair. Book rooms well ahead if you plan to visit then.

What should you keep in mind when visiting?

• Dress modestly and remove your shoes before entering the temple.
• Puja at the ghats: people may approach you at Pushkar lake offering puja. Agree on any dakshina before the puja starts, or arrange it through your hotel or yatra team.
• Pushkar is a pilgrim town. Respect local customs around the lake and temples.
• Afternoon break: plan darshan around the midday closure.

Is the Brahma Temple suitable for senior citizens?

Yes, on a cooler day. The temple is reached on foot through the town’s lanes, and the lake ghats have steps down to the water. Go in the morning in winter, avoid the fair days if crowds tire your elders, and keep one family member free to help.

What can you combine with Pushkar?

Pushkar pairs naturally with Ajmer and Jaipur. Our Pushkar and Jaipur darshan yatra includes early darshan at the Brahma Temple and the evening aarti at Pushkar lake, along with Jaipur. Krishna devotees often add Govind Dev Ji in Jaipur and Shrinathji at Nathdwara; see famous Krishna temples in India. Coming from Braj? Read our Mathura–Vrindavan temples guide. Browse all North India yatras, or call or WhatsApp +91 78178 98687.

Frequently asked questions

Is Pushkar the only Brahma temple in India?

No, but there are very few. Incredible India calls it one of only a few Brahma temples in the world and the oldest among them. Many believers speak of it as the one place where Brahma is truly worshipped.

Why is Lord Brahma not worshipped widely?

The popular legend says Savitri cursed Brahma after he married Gayatri to complete his yagna at Pushkar, so that no one would worship him. Gayatri is said to have softened the curse, which is why a few Brahma temples exist.

What are the Brahma Temple Pushkar timings?

Incredible India lists 6:00 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 to 8:30 pm in winter, and 5:00 am to 1:30 pm and 3:00 to 9:00 pm in summer. The temple is closed from 1:30 to 3:00 pm.

Which is the nearest railway station to Pushkar?

Ajmer railway station, about 15 km away according to the Utsav portal. Taxis and buses run from Ajmer to Pushkar.

Which is the nearest airport to Pushkar?

Kishangarh airport, about 30 km away, according to the Utsav portal. Jaipur airport has more flights but is farther.

When is the Pushkar fair held?

The Pushkar fair is a week-long annual fair held between October and November. Exact dates follow the Hindu calendar and change every year.

Can married men enter the Brahma Temple sanctum?

Householders take darshan from outside the sanctum. According to the Free Press Journal, only sanyasis perform puja inside the garbha griha.