Aptaeshwar Temple

, Pushkar

There are three temples at Pushkar that are regarded as the most deep-rooted and sacred. The Aptaeshwar, Varaha and the Brahma temple All three trace their existence right upto the 10th century AD.

The Apteshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Mahadev (Shiva). This is one of the temples that were destroyed by Aurangazeb and were resurrected later. The Aptaeshwar Temple is actually an underground shrine. This temple, believed to have gone underground / sunk over a period of time, appears to have been crafted out of mother’s womb has a beautiful Shiv Ling (Lord Shiva’s Genital) installed in the main hall.

Very Cold

Temperature varies from 2 to 31°C in December.

The month is very cold and best suited for sightseeing as well as outdoor activities. Heavy woolens are required during the evening and with kids and old people, extra precautions need to be undertaken.