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Are there any temples for Brahma?
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir is a Hindu temple situated at Pushkar in the Indian state of Rajasthan, close to the sacred Pushkar Lake to which its legend has an indelible link. The temple is one of very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India and remains the most prominent among them.
How many temples are there in Brahma?
Brahma, despite being one of the most powerful gods and the creator of the universe, has only one temple dedicated to him in the world, and this is what makes the Brahma temple in Pushkar so unique among several other pilgrimage sites and shrines in Rajasthan.
Why Brahma is only Worshipped in Pushkar?
Enraged by her husband’s second marriage, Savitri cursed Lord Brahma stating that he wouldn’t be ever worshipped. She also cursed those who facilitated his wedding ceremony. But Gayatri lessened the effects of the curse with her powers. As a result, the temple in Pushkar was reserved for the worship of Brahma.
Why does Brahma only have two temples in India?
Therefore, Shiva determined, it was wrong for Brahma to become obsessed with her. He directed that there be no proper worship in India for the “unholy” Brahma. Thus, only Vishnu and Shiva continue to be worshiped with temples all over the world while Brahma only has two temples dedicated to him.
Why Brahma did not worship God Shatarupa?
Another story in connection with Brahma’s lack of worship is when Brahma was creating the universe, he made a female deity known as Shatarupa (one with a hundred beautiful forms). Brahma became immediately infatuated with his creation. Shatarupa moved in various directions to avoid the gaze of Brahma.
Why did Shiva cut off Brahma’s head?
In order to control Brahma, Shiva cut off the top head. Also, Shiva felt that Shatarupa was Brahma’s daughter, being created by him. Therefore, Shiva determined, it was wrong for Brahma to become obsessed with her. He directed that there be no proper worship in India for the “unholy” Brahma.
How did Vishnu and Brahma begin and end?
In the Shiva Purana, at the beginning of time in the Cosmos, Vishnu and Brahmā approached a huge Shiva Lingam and set out to find where Shiva began and where he ended. Vishnu was appointed to seek the end and Brahma the beginning.
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