Religious/ Spiritual

The Savitri (Brahma’s desolate wife) temple built in 1687 is perched atop the Ratnagiri hill. The Goddess is believed to have rested on the hill upon arrival and refused to join her husband who had married a local girl Gayatri.

Her temple is smack in front of the Brahma temple and is believed to serve as a lookout for the Goddess for her erring husband. The route to the temple is through the hills and takes around an hour. Further, the temple atop the hill and its surroundings provide a breathtaking view of the Pushkar Lake and the surrounding desert.

Varaha (Boar) is one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, who is believed to have taken 9 incarnations till now in order to eradicate evil form earth. This temple was built in the 12th century and destroyed by the fanatic Muslim Emperor Aurangzeb (who was extremely offended by the titanic statue of Vera, man’s body and a boar’s head) among various other temples in Pushkar. The temples were renovated at a later date by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II of Jaipur (1727).

The temple hosts a remarkable opulently bejeweled image house. The sight of the temple and the idol are imposing and its only upon a visit that one comes to know as to why the temple is considered amongst the three best temples in Pushkar alongside the Brahms and Rangji temples.

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Jain Mahavira temple at Osian, constructed by Raja Utpaldev, has importance archeologically as well as historically. The temple which is built by locally available red stones, presents verdant images of Gods and Goddesses together with that of Princess, all are carved impressively. Acharya Ratnapradhasurishwalji installed the main deity of Mahavira in this temple.

Sachayee Mata Mandir, an ancient temple worshipped by both Jains and Hindus, is established during the 10th and 11th century. It is one among the Osian temple which have archeological, religious and historical importance. This prime religious attraction in Osian is dedicated to an incarnation of Gioddess Durga, namely the Goddess Sachayee Mata also known as Sachchika.

One of the main tourist attractions of Nathdwara is the Shrinathji Temple. Devoted to Lord Krishna, the temple houses a black stone image Krishna of the deity. It is believed that the lord, himself, selected Nathdwara as a venue for his temple. As per the legend, the statue of Krishna was being transferred from Mathura in 1669 to protect it from Aurangzeb. The wheels of the wagon carrying the statue got stuck in the ground while passing through Nathdwara. The accompanying priest assumed this incident as a sign from Lord Krishna. Thereafter, the Srinathji temple was built on the spot. Photography at the temple is strictly prohibited.

The temples are grand structures that command an unfading respect in the hearts of the Jains. The paintings in these temples showcases motifs related to the life of Lord Mahavira and Parsavnath.

This is yet another sacred tourist destination in Nagaur. A samadhi of an esteemed saint, the place stands for liberation of the soul with simplicity & truthfulness. It is also a symbol of communal harmony.

The dargah is hugely revered and occupies a place just after the Dargah of Ajmer -e - Sharief. The dargah is dedicated to Khwaja Hamiduddin Nagauri, who was also one of the chief disciples of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti of Ajmer.

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Shri Raghunathji Temple is located on the Shore of Nakki Lake in Mount Abu. It is believed that the temple is constructed way back in 14th century by a scholarly Hindu protagonist, Shri Ramanand. The idol of Shri Raghunathji enshrining the temple is highly attractive. The temple stands as a rich heritage of century old Mewar culture. This is an ideal location for Hindu religious devotees to pay a purposeful visit.

Guru Shikhar, Mount Abu’s highest mountain peak, is located at an altitude of about 1,722 meters above sea level in Mount Abu. The adventurous trek can take the tourist to the top of the peak. One can get eye catching panoramic view of surrounding sylvan region. The cool climate and serene environments make the peak a much sought place for seclusion.

An ancient temple dedicated to Guru Dattatreya, the incarnation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. There are some other temples as well in this region including the Mira temple, a shiva temple and a Chamundi temple.