Atmateshwar Temple Pushkar, the temple at Pushkar, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is thus also called the “Mahadev” Temple of Atmateshwar. As the restorer and destroyer of the earth and in various other ways, Lord Shiva is worshipped by Hindus throughout the world.
In the Hindu religion, Shiva is considered one of the greatest gods and a member of the trio of Brahma and Vishnu. About the 12th century A.D., the temple was built. And it’s well known for its stunning architecture. The superb historical look is accomplished by the splendid architectural carvings in the Hemadpanti style. Some scholars claim that the Phallic worship of the Indus valley civilization and that of the horned god has a lot of common ground with the worship of the god Shiva.
Also, Shiva is compared to Lord Rudra, the celestial dissolver and god of death. The god is worshipped for his dancing ability in the symbol of lingam, with other common forms being the ascetic, Yogi and Nataraja. A Himalayan yogi with a snake coiled around his waist, smeared with ashes and long matted hair to go with deep meditation, is the most common of his styles. A bull is the mount of the god and he is usually found in idols with the goddesses Uma, Kali, Durga or Parvati, his wives.
Shaivism was stated in Hindu religious texts as early as 500 to 200 B.C., such as the Upanishads. About the time of the Mahabharata, making this temple a must for one and all to visit Atmateshwar Temple Pushkar.
History and architecture:
Atmateshwar temple is popularly referred to as Atmateshwar Mahadev temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva, the world’s god of destruction and regeneration. This underground cave temple of Lord Shiva, built in the 12th century AD, is globally famous for its intricate architectural carvings and enticing designs from Hemadpanti. This temple’s cellar is made out of a single stone. The interior is the main attraction of the temple of Atmateshwar Temple Pushkar, decorated with exquisite sketches of Hindu holy stories and scriptures. In the building of the temple, the use of black stone and lime is very clear. The lovely architecture and the designs adorning the temple of Atmateshwar are made so precise that they are still visible to the eyes even after centuries.
Best time to visit
The temple at Atmateshwar can be visited all year round. Since millions of devotees are crowded during the time of Shivaratri and in the month of Shravana to worship Lord Shiva, during this time, tourists are advised not to schedule a trip to this shrine. Make sure your trip coincides with the very famous Pushkar camel fair if you are visiting Pushkar in October or November. As the weather in this area of Rajasthan can be extremely hot during the summer months, it is recommended to schedule a trip to Pushkar in the winter. From November to Mach, the most fun time to schedule a tour to Atmateshwar Temple Pushkar and other popular attractions in Pushkar town is.