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PUSHKAR- is a
flourishing temple town full of religious myths and faiths, the
biggest attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma-Lord of Creation;
this is the only existing temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. It was
constructed in 14th century, and stands on a high plinth with marble
steps leading up to it.
A beautifully carved silver turtle sits on the floor facing the
sanctum -sanctorum or garbha- griha. The marble floor around the
silver turtle is embedded with hundreds of silver coins; silver
coins with the donor's names engraved on them are also inset in the
walls of temple.
Peacocks adorn the temple walls as they are believed to be the
vehicle of Goddess Saraswati - the goddess of wisdom and consort of
Lord Brahma. A small image of milkmaid Gayatri, flanks the four
faced image of Lord Brahma and is known as Chaumurti. The sanctuary
has silver doors inside a carved marble gateway. Steps in the corner
lead to a small cave dedicated to Lord Shiva.
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