Jagatpitā Brahmā Mandir
One of the very few Brahmā temples on earth
⭐ Why it is famous
The world's best-known temple to Brahmā, beside the Pushkar lake formed where his lotus fell.
📜 Pilgrimage history
The present structure is 14th century, restored over older foundations; Ādi Śaṅkarācārya is credited with a renovation.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:30 – 13:30 and 15:00 – 21:00
- Kārtika Pūrṇimā extended hours
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Leather items not allowed near the lake
- Beware of unsolicited 'Pushkar pūjā' touts at the ghāṭs
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Jagatpitā Brahmā Mandir, Pushkar, AjmerAjmer Jn (AII) — 14 km
Pushkar bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Jaipur (JAI) — 145 km
Buses and taxis from Ajmer over Nag Pahar (20 min).
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Lakeside guesthouses
- Heritage hotels
- Camps during the camel fair
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹1,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Pushkar camel fair
- 52 ghāṭs
- Ajmer Sharif dargah
- Savitri hill ropeway
📅 Best time to visit
Kārtika Pūrṇimā (Nov) for the fair; October–March otherwise