Manibandh Shakti Peeth, Pushkar

Manibandh Shakti Peeth is located at Pushkar, Rajasthan. Manibandh Shakti Peeth is popularly known as Manivedika Shakti Peeth and Gayatri Temple. It is a holy pilgrimage site and located top of the hill.

History of Manibandh Shakti Peeth

The chief legend of Manibandh relates to the creation of the Shakti Peethas. Sati, the daughter of Prajapati Daksha, was married to the god Shiva versus his wishes. Daksha arranged a great yajna but did not invite Sati and Shiva. Uninvited, Sati reached the Yajna site, where Daksha ignored Sati as well as Shiva.

Sati was not able to withstand this insult. So, Devi Sati gave her life by jumping into the fire of Havan organized by her father King Daksh. When Lord Shiva was running around the planet carrying her body Lord Vishnu divided the body into 51 parts utilizing his Sudarshan chakra. Out of those 51 parts, from which the ‘Both wrists’ of Sati fell to this place. The location, where Sati’s two manivedikas- wrists dropped. It is known as Manivedika Temple and Gayatri Devi Temple. The other idol in the temple is of Lord Shiva Known as the Sarvananda (the one that makes everybody satisfied).

Importance of Manibandh Shakti Peeth

The temple is believed to be religious for the Meditation (Sadhna) of the Gayatri Mantra. Devotees visit the temple in big respect to worship Goddess Gayatri. Annakoot is arranged approximately once a year on the structure day of the temple.

The architecture of Manibandh Shakti Peeth

The Temple is constructed on a hill and is made from stones where statues of numerous deities are engraved. The good artwork and architecture of the temple show the splendor of ancient India, and the pillars show the splendor of this magnificent temple.

Festivals of Manibandh Shakti Peeth

• Shivratri is a well-known festival, celebrated with the greatest faith and joy inside the temple premises. A lot of people keep fast during the entire day, pour milk on Shivling, and offer Bail (a variety of fruit) to the spiritual idols.
• Pushkar Mela is well known around the world as India’s biggest camel, horse, and cattle fairs. It is celebrated with large grandeur and attracts travelers worldwide.
• Navratri is another star tourist attraction, which comes two times a year, celebrated for 9 days with excellent fanfare and worship. Devotees keep fast and stay away from food originating from soil and unique customs along with celebrations are carried out throughout nowadays.
• Gayatri Jayanti is another celebration that is observed with wonderful faithfulness and elegance.

Nearby Attractions of Manibandh Shakti Peeth

• Brahmaji Temple, Pushkar
• Rangji Temple, Pushkar
• Gurudwara Sahib, Pushkar (Ajmer)
• Merta City, Ajmer
• Atmeshwar Temple, Pushkar
• Rose Garden, Pushkar
• Moti Mahal – A Heritage Haveli, Pushkar
• Pushkar Lake

How to Reach

• By Air: Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport is the nearest airport, which is largely linked to the other significant cities of India.
• By Rail: There is no direct connectivity through Railways to Pushkar, yet one can reach the railway station in Ajmer and take a bus or taxi to Pushkar.
• By Road: The state is broadly attached to the other states of the nation through highways. Taxis and buses are also available to reach the temple.

Temple Timings

Morning Timing	Evening Timing
6:00 AM – 12:00 PM	4:30 PM – 9:00 PM

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