Pushkar Tirtha:

The land of Pushkar, known as 'Pushkar Tirtha,' holds a special place in the hearts of pilgrims as one of the oldest pilgrimage sites in India. Nestled amidst the magnificent Aravalli range, it houses the revered Pushkar Lake, also known as 'Brahma Sarovar.' Legend has it that this divine lake was formed when a lotus fell from the hand of Lord Brahma, the creator in the Hindu pantheon. This sacred lake is revered as one of the five most holy lakes (Panch-Sarovar) for Hindus. Among the 500 temples in Pushkar, the most notable one is dedicated to Lord Brahma, a rare gem as there are very few temples dedicated to this deity. The Brahma Sarovar and the surrounding town of Pushkar are mentioned in revered scriptures such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranas. The archaeological richness of Pushkar, coupled with its temples, infuses the air with an aura of mysticism and purity. Pushkar, with its divine allure, stands as one of the most popular and revered tourist destinations in Rajasthan, drawing the highest footfall of tourists in the state. 

Savitri Devi Temple:

Perched atop a hillock behind the Brahma temple, a shrine of significance awaits visitors – the Savitri Devi Temple. It is here that Goddess Savitri, Lord Brahma's consort, underwent rigorous austerities (tapasya). The temple offers a breathtaking panoramic view of the Brahma Sarovar and the vibrant, enigmatic town of Pushkar, often referred to as the tirtha-raj. Although a long flight of steps leads to the Savitri temple, a ropeway has recently been installed for the convenience of pilgrims, whisking them directly to the temple.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Visit of the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi:

In the year following Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna's mahasamadhi in August 1886, the divine consort, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi, embarked on a pilgrimage alongside some of Sri Ramakrishna's disciples and her own companions. Among the places she visited was the hallowed land of Pushkar where she took a purifying bath in the Brahma Sarovar and sought blessings at the Lord Brahma Temple. She then ascended the Savitri hill to visit the Savitri Temple. Being in a state of profound detachment following Sri Ramakrishna's mahasamadhi, she was deeply drawn to Goddess Savitri, who had been engrossed in intense tapasya all alone on the hilltop. It is said that as soon as she entered the temple, the Holy Mother entered an exalted state of consciousness and remained immersed in that state for a long time. Her elevated state indirectly affirmed the traditional sanctity of this hallowed place as a perfect pilgrimage site for the worship of God as the Mother of the Universe.

Construction of a shrine dedicated to Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi at the Savitri Temple complex in Pushkar, Rajasthan:

The endeavor to commemorate the pious visit of Holy Mother began in 1973 when Shri Om Prakash Sharma, a devoted professor at the Government College of Ajmer, collaborated with the Chief Priest, Sri Beni Gopal Mishra, to place a photograph of Holy Mother in the shrine of Savitri Temple. In 2002, Swami Pujyanandaji, the then Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, Jaipur, with the support of the chief priest, installed a marble statue of Holy Mother within the temple.

In more recent developments, the statue was initially relocated to an auxiliary shrine by the premises' owners, who were also the descendants of the temple's former Chief Priest. However, after a heartfelt request, the priests graciously permitted the construction of a new shrine exclusively dedicated to the Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi on the premises.

The construction of Holy Mother's temple began with a symbolic bhumi puja on January 15, 2021, and culminated in the inauguration of the temple on October 8, 2021. The opening ceremony was presided over by Swami Shantatmanandaji, the then Secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission, Delhi, and was attended by a group of monks and around one hundred devotees from Rajasthan, Delhi, and other parts of India. The consecration ceremony included various rituals and devotional activities, marking the completion of this significant and cherished project.

Every year since the inauguration of the new temple, we observe a two-day long yearly celebration of the Holy Mother at Pushkar to commemorate the temple’s inauguration.