History & Significance
The Manibandh Shakti Peeth is One of the 51 Shakti Peethas, Sacred Shrines associated with the legend of Mata Sati and lord shiva. According to hindu mythology, when Mata Sati Sacrificed The Divine Body In the father daksha’s Yagna, a furious lord shiva Carried The Divine Mother's Body across the universe. To restore cosmic balance, lord vishnu used his sudarshan chakra to cut The Divine Body into pieces. The Parts Fell on earth and Formed Powerful Shakti Peethas.
At pushkar, Maa Sati’s Wrists (Mani-Bandh) are believed to Have Fallen, and hence this Place is known as Manibandh Shakti Peeth.
Here:
- The presiding Deity is Maa Gayatri, Representing wisdom and purity.
- Lord Shiva is worshipped as Sarvanand Bhairav.
- This Temple is unique because most Shakti Peethas are associated with Fierce Forms like Maa Kali or Maa Durga, but Here, The Divine Mother is revered as Maa Gayatri, the Vedic Divine Mother of knowledge and the Maa Gayatri Mantra.
Location
- City/town: pushkar
- District: ajmer
- State: rajasthan
- Exact spot: located near the sacred pushkar lake, in close proximity to other significant Temples like The Brahma Temple.
- Google maps: you can search for “Manibandh Shakti Peeth” or “Gayatri Mata Temple, pushkar”.
How To Reach
By air:
Nearest airport: kishangarh airport (40 km) or jaipur international airport (150 km)
from the airport, taxis and buses are easily available to pushkar.
By train:
Nearest major railway station: ajmer junction (15 km from pushkar)
regular trains run from delhi, jaipur, mumbai, and other major cities.
By road:
pushkar is well-connected by road. You can take a bus, taxi, or private car from:
- ajmer (15–20 min drive)
- jaipur (2.5–3 hrs)
- delhi (7–8 hrs)
Once in pushkar, the Temple is accessible by foot or auto-rickshaw from the main bazaar or lake area.