Savitri Temple

The Savitri temple in Pushkar is located on the Ratnagiri hill which is a popular pilgrimage site for the Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri. It is very strenuous work to climb on the hilltop but it is believed that the harder you work the more ‘Tapas’ is gained.

In this temple, you will find the idols of both the wives of Lord Brahma Savitri and Gayatri. But as per tradition Goddess, Savitri is always worshipped first and then prayers to Goddess Gayatri are offered. The visitors can either trek to the temple gates or take a ride in the cable cars which take passengers to the temple.

The ropeway ride is full of fun from where you can have an awesome view of Pushkar city. However, many devotees prefer to climb 200 stairs leading to the shrine which they consider an important part of their pilgrimage to the place.

History of Savitri Temple

There is an interesting story behind the rise of this temple which has a mythological connection. Once, Lord Brahma was performing a Yagna on the bank of the Pushkar Lake where the presence of Goddess Savitri was required. But as she was late in arriving and the holy moment was passing by, Brahma married another girl to complete this ritual.

When the Goddess arrived she was upset to see someone else in her place and in her anger she cursed everyone present there. Later on, she went to the Ratnagiri hills to sacrifice for her deeds and changed into the river. After this incident, the temple was constructed in her dedication and still, you will notice a small stream flowing beside the temple.

Architecture of Savitri Temple

Savitri temple is located atop Savitri Hill. The one-and-a-half-hour climb to the temple is hard and strenuous. Both, idols of Brahma's first wife Savitri, and his second consort Gayatri are present here, though Savitri is always worshipped first.