Brahma Temple, Hindu temple in Pushkar, India
The Brahma Temple is a white marble shrine in Ajmer district, India, rising beside Pushkar Lake. A red spire crowns the main building, topped by a stone hamsa bird, while carved pillars surround the central shrine inside.
The foundation dates to the 14th century, when a local ruler ordered its construction after a pilgrimage. Later renovations in the 19th century added the silver elements and reinforced the outer walls.
The name comes from the creator god in Hindu mythology, whose four heads symbolize the four Vedas. Worshippers walk clockwise around the shrine and touch the silver decorations before bowing to the statue.
The entrance sits on the eastern side and leads up a narrow stone stairway to the inner courtyard. Visitors should remove shoes and wear head coverings, while cameras are not permitted inside the main shrine.
Worldwide, only a few shrines are dedicated to this deity, making the site a rare pilgrimage destination. The stone bird on the roof is considered a good luck symbol and gets decorated with fresh flowers every new moon.
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