Savitri Temple, situated on the top of the Ratnagiri Hill, is dedicated to Lord Brahma's first wife Savitri। Devotees have to climb a long flight of steps to reach the temple. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma had performed a Yagna along with Gayatri, a local milkmaid, in the absence of his wife Savitri. When Savitri heard about this, she flew into a rage and cursed Brahma that he would not be worshipped anywhere except in Pushkar. A beautiful statue of goddess Savitri is present inside the temple.
The Savitri (Brahma’s desolate wife) temple built in 1687 is perched atop the Ratnagiri hill. The Goddess is believed to have rested on the hill upon arrival and refused to join her husband who had married a local girl Gayatri.
Her temple is smack in front of the Brahma temple and is believed to serve as a lookout for the Goddess for her erring husband. The route to the temple is through the hills and takes around an hour. Further, the temple atop the hill and its surroundings provide a breathtaking view of the Pushkar Lake and the surrounding desert.
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