Whether it is Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipr or Pushkar in Rajasthan, all temples built on this bone-dry desert land are well known for their religious set up as well as the architectural richness. Same happens with Apteshwar Temple in Pushkar, Rajasthan that is dyed-in-the-wool to the hallowed Lord Shiva. This divine place of worship is fantabulously constructed in the 12th Century. Aficionados and connoisseurs of art come very year in big amount to give their attendance. This esteemed Apteshwar Temple has a flickering architecture that once you stare at the edifice of temple, your eyes will be jammed at it. You will simply feel arrested in the lavishness imposed by the temple in form of architecture.
This Apteshwar temple belongs to the destroyer of the universe, Lord Shiva and is among the 400 temples of the city that has bedecked the whole Pushkar city so inexplicably. The steadfastness of the Apteshwar Temple can be seen in the way that it is audaciously stood against the ravage of time, proving the transcendental essence of Indian theology. Lord Shiva blesses all those who come to the temple with openhandedness and gives the example of his benevolence.
Lord Shiva's Apteshwar Temple is alternatively called as Ashutosh and is believed to be a generous at heart so simply ringing the 'Bel' leaves at the top of the Shiva Lingam. All your wished would be granted there and then. The premises of Apteshwar Temple are always decorated but the temple is more embellished at the major celebration that takes place in the temple is of Shiva Ratri, when Lord Shiva is ritually respected. At this time innumerable followers of Lord Shiva flocked in the vicinity of Apteshwar temple and offer their prayers and placing bel leaves over the Shiva Lingam. They also drench the Shiva Lingam with dahi, ghee, milk and honey. The unmarried girls only do it because they wish to have a handsome groom that is only and only possible by worshipping and adulating him with immense respect and loyalty.
Plan out a visit to explore the Apteshwar Temple as it is soul of India and also points out its prosperous heritage.
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