Gayatri Manibandh/Chamunda Devi. The place, where Goddess Sati’s two manivedikas – wrists fell, is known as Manivedika Temple and the Icon, installed later in the temple is called Gayatri Devi. There are two idols here, one is of Devi Sati and called as Gayatri. The other idol in the temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sarvananda (the one who makes everyone happy). Meaning of Gayatri is Saraswati. Saraswati is the goddess of Knowledge in Hindu culture. This temple is considered as the ideal place for Gayatri Mantra sadhana.
Legend says that the wrists of Sati fell here, hence the name of the temple “Manibandh” temple. The temple is about 6 kms from the Brahma Temple. People here know this temple as the temple of Chamunda Mata or Shri Raj Rajeshwari Puruhoota Manivedic Shaktipeeth. Here the goddess Mata Sati is worshipped as Gayatri.
It is situated close to the Gayatri Mountain in Pushkar, about 11 km north-west of Ajmer. It made of stones on which various idols of gods and Goddess are engraved. The art and architecture of the temple is commendable and the huge pillars show the grandness of this holy structure.
Temple Timings
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM,
4:30 – 9:00 PM
How to reach:
By Air
Jaipur International Airport 157KM is the nearest airport, which is widely connected to other major cities of India.
By Rail
There is no direct connectivity to Pushkar through railways, but one can reach the railway station at Ajmer and take a bus or taxi to Pushkar.
By Road
The state is well connected to other states of the country through roads. Buses and taxis are also available to reach the temple.
