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Pushkar Brahma

पुष्कर ब्रह्मा
Also known as: Puṣkara Brahmā, Pushkar Temple, Only Brahma Temple

About

The presiding deity of the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan. One of the very few temples dedicated to Brahma in India. The temple is located on the banks of Pushkar Lake. Represents the creator aspect of the Trimurti and the sacredness of Pushkar.

Attributes

BrahmaPushkarOnly Brahma templeCreatorPushkar Lake

Symbols

Four facesLotusVedasSwanPushkar Lake
Consort
Sarasvati
Vahana (Mount)
Swan

Associated Mantras

Om Brahmaṇe Namaḥ
Brahma Stotram

Festivals

Kartik PurnimaPushkar FairBrahma Puja

Scriptures

PuranasPushkar Mahatmya

Regions Worshipped

PushkarRajasthanPan-India

Iconography

Four-faced, red or golden complexion. Four arms holding Vedas, kamandalu, japa mala. Seated on lotus or swan.