Savitri Temple, Pushkar,
Rajasthan
Savitri Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Goddess Savitri, consort of Lord Brahma, located in Pushkar Town
near Ajmer in Rajasthan State, India. The Temple is located at the top of the Ratnagiri Hill
behind the Pushkar Brahma Temple.
Legends
Once, Lord Brahma was performing a Yagna on the bank
of the Pushkar Lake where the presence of Goddess Savitri was required. But as
she was late in arriving and the holy moment was passing by, Lord Brahma
married local girl, Gayatri, who then became the second wife of Brahma, to
complete this ritual. When the Goddess arrived, she was upset to see someone
else in her place.
Out of anger, she cursed Lord Brahma that he will only
be worshipped only in Pushkar and cursed everyone present there. Later on, she
went to the Ratnagiri hills to sacrifice for her deeds and changed into river.
After this incident, the temple was constructed in her dedication and still you
will notice a small stream flowing beside the temple. Also, the aarti is
performed first in Savitri Temple and then in Brahma Temple.
Hill Temples for Lord Brahma
consorts:
Brahma's two consorts Savitri and Gayatri have
separate temples erected for them in Pushkar, but on hills at opposite ends of
the lake. The first consort Savitri, who cursed Brahma, is described to be
still seating annoyed and enraged in her shrine on the highest hill in Pushkar,
while Gayatri afraid of Savitri’s wrath sits at a lower hill at the other end,
the eastern side of the lake.
History
The temple was built in 1687 CE
on the hilltop and was rebuilt by Bangar family in early 20th century.
The idol of Savitri dates back to 7th century AD.
The Temple
Savitri Temple is located at the
top of the Ratnagiri Hill behind the Pushkar Brahma Temple. The temple is
situated at an elevation of about 750 feet. One has to climb a flight of 650 steps
to reach the shrine at Savitri Temple. The 1.5 km long route to the temple is
hard and strenuous. There is also a ropeway facility to reach the temple from
the bottom of the hill.
It presents a panoramic view of
the beautiful lake, Pushkar town and the picturesque surrounding of the
villages. The sanctum houses an idol of Goddess Savitri, consort of Lord
Brahma. The Temple also houses an idol of Gayatri, the other consort of Lord
Brahma. But as per tradition Goddess Savitri is always worshipped first and
then prayers to Goddess Gayatri are offered.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 05.00
am to 12.00 noon and from 04.00 pm to 09.00 pm.
Ropeway Timings & Fees
Ropeway Timings: 07. 30 AM – 08.00 PM
Ropeway Fees: Rs. 90 per Person (both ways)
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Pushkar Brahma
Temple, 2 Kms from Pushkar Lake, 2 Kms from Pushkar Railway Station, 2 Kms from
Pushkar Bus Station, 17 Kms from Ajmer Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Ajmer Railway
Junction, 18 Kms from Ajmer, 46 Kms from Kishangarh, 47 Kms from Kishangarh
Airport, 152 Kms from Jaipur and 155 Kms from Jaipur Airport. Pushkar is situated
in centre-east part of Rajasthan, on the western side of Aravalli mountains.
Pushkar is about 14 Kms from Ajmer, connected via Pushkar road (Highway 58)
which goes over the Aravalli Range mountains. Pushkar has its
own railway station. Ajmer is also the nearest major railway station. Nearest Airports
are located in Kishangarh and Jaipur.
Location
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