Overview
Savitri Mata Temple, atop Ratnagiri Hill in Pushkar, Rajasthan, is dedicated to Savitri, Brahma's principal consort, and is directly tied to the same founding legend as this platform's Brahma Temple and Gayatri Mata Temple pages: Savitri's anger at being displaced from Brahma's yagna by a second consort, Gayatri, which in tradition also gave rise to the broader curse limiting Brahma's worship largely to Pushkar alone.
History
The temple's construction is credited to the Bangar family in the early 20th century, though it is said to house idols of Savitri and Gayatri dating to as early as the 7th century CE, considerably predating the visible structure. A ropeway to the temple, covering roughly 720 metres, was inaugurated in 2017 by Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited, substantially easing access to what remains a physically demanding hilltop site.
Spiritual Significance
According to the Pushkar legend, Savitri, arriving late for Brahma's yagna and finding Gayatri installed beside him as a substitute consort, cursed Brahma that he would never be worshipped anywhere in the world except at Pushkar itself — the very legend underlying this platform's Brahma Temple page and its description of Pushkar as the singular site of dedicated Brahma worship. Savitri's own temple, set higher and more physically demanding to reach than Gayatri's neighbouring hill shrine, is understood within local tradition as reflecting her continued primacy as Brahma's principal consort despite the yagna incident.
Scriptures & Texts
Editorial note: Scripture references below are based on widely cited scholarly and traditional sources. Specific verse citations should be independently verified before publication.
The Savitri curse narrative explaining Brahma's singular Pushkar worship is recounted in Puranic literature associated with the site. Specific verse-level citation requires expert verification before publication.
Pilgrimage Information
When to visit: October to February offers the most comfortable weather, particularly important given the climb involved if not using the ropeway.
Getting there: Pushkar is roughly 15 km from Ajmer, which has its own railway station with good connectivity.
Family Suitability
The ropeway makes the temple considerably more accessible to families and visitors with limited mobility than the steep 970-step climb alone would allow.
Accommodation
Pushkar offers a wide range of accommodation, from budget guesthouses to heritage and upscale hotels.
Local Services
Full local services are available in Pushkar town, including the ropeway ticketing and station facilities.
Do’s & Don’ts
Do
- Consider the ropeway if the 970-step climb is a concern.
- Combine a visit with the Brahma Temple and Gayatri Mata Temple, given their shared founding legend.
- Dress modestly, as at any active Hindu temple.
Don’t
- Don't attempt the full step climb without adequate preparation, water, and appropriate footwear.
Nearby Sacred Locations
- Brahma Temple, Pushkar
The principal Pushkar temple, directly connected to this site's founding legend.
- Gayatri Mata Temple, Pushkar
The temple to Brahma's secondary consort, on the neighbouring Nilgiri Hill, part of the same devotional narrative.
Preservation
The 2017 ropeway installation represents a significant modern accessibility investment at the site; specific further conservation programme details were not found in the sources consulted for this page.
Giving Back
Support the temple through its own local trust donation channels.
Sources
Last reviewed: 2026-07-11. Scaffolding content: This page was seeded with well-known public information for development purposes and is pending full editorial review before publication.