Aptaeshwar Temple

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  • Address: Ajmer District, Pushkar 305022, India
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  • Time Required: 01:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Religious Site, Temple, Family And Kids

Also known as Pataleshwar caves; this is an underground shrine of Lord Shiva’s lingam. After descending down the steps, you reach the Shiv lingam that is encircled by snakes made of cooper. The shrine is supposed to have come into existence during 10th century AD. People also believe that the temple has been sinking deeper into the earth over the years. The original temple is believed to be destroyed by the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb's while attempting to create an Islamic city.

Pushkar is probably the only city in India that houses temples of holy trinity within its landscape: Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Aptaeshwar Temple Hours

  • Hindu temples are usually open for the visitors from dawn to dusk with 1 hour of closure at afternoon.
  • The best time to visit this temple would be between 8 am - 4 pm.

How to Reach Aptaeshwar Temple

  • Nearest Bus Stop: Jangali Maharaj Bus stop.

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  • Aptaeshwar Temple Address: Ajmer District, Pushkar 305022, India
  • Time required to visit Aptaeshwar Temple: 01:00 Hrs
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  • 33.26% of people who visit Pushkar include Aptaeshwar Temple in their plan

  • 48.57% of people start their Aptaeshwar Temple visit around 3 PM - 4 PM

  • People usually take around 1 Hr to see Aptaeshwar Temple

Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

95% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Aptaeshwar Temple

People normally club together Ana Sagar Lake and Mahila Mandi while planning their visit to Aptaeshwar Temple.

* The facts given above are based on traveler data on TripHobo and might vary from the actual figures

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