Varaha Temple, Pushkar is a rare temple of Lord Varaha and important temple in the ancient age, mentioned in the Varaha Purana. The temple house the big idol of the lord Varah in white. The well crafted and colorful temple of Lord Vishnu depicts all his Avatars.
Grandfather of King Prithviraj Chauhan, King Anaji Chauhan constructed the Varaha Temple in the 11th century in Pushkar. When Muhammad Ghori invaded, he demolished the Varaha temple; then It was reconstructed by Rana Sagar. According to Jahangir Nama, later on, Jahangir demolished the temple and dumped the idol from Varaha Temple in the Pushkar lake. Then another Indian Emperor reconstructed the same temple. After that when Aurangzeb invaded, he demolished the temple. Then it was rebuilt by Raja Sawai Man Singh of Jaipur in 1727. In the 18th century also, many kings & businessmen improved the structure of the temple since then.
This is a rare temple of Lord Varaha and important temple in the ancient age. The temple house the big idol of the lord Varah in white. The well crafted and colorful temple of Lord Vishnu depicts all his Avatars.
How to Reach: Pushkar is easily accessible via different transportation modes:
By Train
The nearest railway station to Pushkar is Ajmer Junction, which is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Jaipur. From Ajmer, Pushkar is a 30-minute drive, and you can easily hire a taxi service from Ajmer to Pushkar with Savaari. Trains like the Shatabdi Express and the Rajdhani Express connect Ajmer to major cities, making it a convenient option for travelers.
By Road
Pushkar is well-connected by road to various cities in Rajasthan and beyond. Regular buses operate from Jaipur, Ajmer, and other nearby towns. If you prefer to drive, Pushkar is about 150 km from Jaipur and 400 km from Delhi. Book a comfortable cab service from Jaipur to Pushkar with Savaari Car Rentals or from nearby cities like Delhi, Jodhpur, etc., for a comfortable experience. The roads are well-maintained, and the drive offers scenic views of the Rajasthani countryside.
By Flight
The nearest airport to Pushkar is the Jaipur International Airport, about 150 km away.
