Varaha Temple - Ajmer    Share

This is a rare temple of Lord Varaha and important temple in the ancient age. The temple house the big idol of the lord Varaha painted in white. The well crafted and colorful temple of Lord Vishnu depicts all his Avatars. Epic stated, The Demon Hiranyaksha has carried the Earth and went under the Cosmic Ocean. The Lord Vishnu has appeared as Wild Boar with two tusks to rescue the planet Earth from the demon Hiranyaksha and fought with him for thousands of years and brought back the Earth holding between the two tusks and restored it in the Universe in original position.

It's a beautiful Lord Varaha temple , but sad to see that temple is just not restored. These temples are our heritage , sadly , nobody does anything . Before the temple collapse to it's ruins, must visit the same . Have been coming to Pushkar for many years now, but ancient temples are not maintained as are property of people here and they do not want to handover to govt. Govt. please do something

Varah Temple is one of the Oldest and Largest temple in Pushkar! The Temple is dedicated to Varah, An Incarnation of The Lord Vishnu As A Boar! Constructed in the 12th Century, This Temple is Architectural Wonder! Varah Temple was destructed by the then Mughal Rural Aurangzeb! In 1727, The Temple Was Restored By Raja Sawai Singh II! Located in the heart of the city & easily accessible by public and private transport and also by walking around the busy market street in Pushkar!

Beautiful Temple in Pushkar. Awesome Architecture and well maintained. You'll find absolute silence there as Temple is located in very calm area, away from crowds.

Varaha temple is the largest and the most ancient temple of Pushkar. Constructed by the 12th century ruler, King Anaji Chauhan, this temple is dedicated to the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu as a wild boar. Legend has it that Varaha rescued the earth from depth of the primeval water, where it was dragged down by a demon (Hirnayaksh). It is one of the most visited temples in Pushkar.