Introduction
The city of Ajmer can literally be defined as one of the most leading tourist destinations in the state of Rajasthan. It is based in the heart of Rajasthan. It is blessed with multiple natural places like the lake of Ana Sagar, Foy Sagar, Daulat Bagh garden, and also a majestic mountain range of Aravalli surrounds it that includes it in the list of famous eco-touristic places in Rajasthan. However, Ajmer is also known for religious and cultural tourism because of the presence of Dargah Sharif, Nareli Teerth, and the holy city of Pushkar that is the most famous pilgrimage destination of Hindus in India. Pushkar is the home of hundreds of temples, but some of them are the most prominent in Hinduism, like Brahma temple, Savitri temple, Rangji temple, and Varaha temple. Varaha temple is devoted to the incarnation of the Lord Vishnu, which is visited by hundreds of thousands of people. So, let us understand more about the Varaha temple.
About Varaha Temple
Though people of all religions live in India, most of them are those who follow Hinduism, which is one of the largest religions in the world. There are many gods and goddesses, but three of them are considered the most significant, powerful, and highest deities in Hinduism. These are lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). Though all of them have various incarnations, Lord Vishnu, who is the god of preservation and protection, has maximum. Lord Varaha is one of the most influential and popular incarnations, to whom this temple is dedicated. That is why this temple is known as Varaha Temple, Pushkar.
This temple is significantly important in Hinduism because it is most probably among the very few temples dedicated to Varaha Avatar of Lord Vishnu in India. Once you enter the temple, you can witness the vibrant view of the idol of Lord Vishnu in the form of Varaha, and this temple is the only one of its kind, which can show you the Varaha form of the Lord Vishnu.
Now a question that occurs, what is Varaha? Well, Varaha is nothing but the 3rd incarnation of the Hindu Lord Vishnu, who is the protector of all. The literal meaning of Varaha is a wild boar. There is a very famous Hindu mythological story revolve around the incarnation of Lord Varaha. The Bhagwan Vishnu incarnated in the form of Varaha or a wild boar to protect the earth from a demon named Hiranyaksha when he tried to destroy it by dragging it into the water. It is said that Lord Vishnu, in the form of boar, fought the war for the thousand years against the demon Hiranyaksha and rescued the earth by defeating him.
People also believe in the fact that the Lord Varaha retrieved the earth from the ocean, lifting it on his tusks. Therefore, this place is religiously one of the most significant in Hinduism.
Various mythological stories are written in different Hindu scriptures. The Vishnu Purana is one of the famous scriptures, which says about Lord Vishnu and his ten incarnations.
Though all these stories are based on Hindu mythology, these are fascinating and important because they teach the world about Hinduism, which is not just a religion but also the lifestyle of millions of people. You can get to know more about Varaha, Vishnu, and Hinduism by actually visiting this temple.
You can find some priests in the temple who are always there to guide the devotees in offering prayers and worshipping the Lord Varaha. Once you reach, you can feel the deep devotion of the people who are deeply connected to the almighty.
The premises of the temple is much larger and peaceful. Once you enter there, you will get to witness the idol of Lord Varaha in Varaha Form, which is installed in the Sanctum Sanctorum of the temple.
Though this temple is primarily dedicated to Lord Varaha, whose idol is in the Sanctum Sanctorum, which is one of the chief attractions in the entire temple, the statues of Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) are also a remarkable attraction in the same.
The whole structure has been carved very beautifully, which depicts the Indian style of Architecture. Apart from the idol of Lord Varaha and other deities. The life-size image of Garuda is also a center of attraction in this temple of Lord Varaha.
The entire structure and premises of the temple, including the idols of many Hindu deities and others, are so exquisite, especially after its renovation, which has been done recently. The not-so-good-condition of this temple was the only impediment between the visitors and this temple. Renovation gives a further boost to the tourist inflow in this pilgrim temple of Pushkar. It is becoming a leading tourist destination in the city. So, you may consider a visit to this wonderful temple.
How to reachÂ
The Varaha temple is in the city of Pushkar of Ajmer district of Rajasthan. You can reach the Pushkar through these three ways -
By Bus - Though you can get the bus from any city in India, if not, you first reach the Ajmer from where you can quickly get the bus for Pushkar.
By Train - First, you need to reach the Ajmer railway station, then you can either get the bus or hire a taxi to reach Pushkar.
By Air - You can reach the nearest Airport, the Kishangarh Airport, from where you can easily get the bus to Pushkar. You may hire a personal vehicle to Pushkar.
If you are in Pushkar then, it is very easy to reach Varaha temple. Just hire a taxi, you will get there within a few minutes.
Similar and nearby attractions
Pushkar is a small city you can reach every must-visit places with minimum time. These are some of them -
Brahma Temple - in this modern time, there are multiple Brahma temples, but the Brahma temple in Pushkar is the only one of its kind. It has great religious significance.
Rangji Temple - It is devoted to lord Vaikuntha Venkatesh. This temple is one of the most ancient temples in Pushkar.
Savitri temple - It is one of the most visited temples in Pushkar, situated on the top of the hill, which gives a thrilling experience.
Pushkar lake - It is a must-visit place in the Pushkar. No one can ignore visiting Pushkar lake. People visit it from very far and wide to take a holy dip.
