Varaha Temple
About Varaha Temple
Varaha Temple stands as one of Pushkar's most significant and ancient temples, located near Pushkar Lake. Built by King Anaji Chauhan in the 12th century AD, the temple was destroyed during Mughal rule and subsequently rebuilt in the 18th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur. The shrine houses a two-foot white idol of Lord Varaha in its sanctum sanctorum and features elegant architectural elements including life-size statues of doormen, intricate carvings, and gold-styled pillars depicting Garuda. The temple draws devotees throughout the day for darshan and aarti, with the atmosphere intensifying during evening rituals and festival celebrations when special pujas are performed.
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