Varah is an impressive temple located at Pushkar in
Ajmer District of
Rajasthan. This temple houses an image of
Vishnu in the form of a wild boar. Tradition recounts that Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world, incarnated on earth as a Varah (wild boar) to kill the demon Hirnayaksh and liberate the land from his wicked or cruel acts. Varah Temple is believed to have been constructed by King Anaji Chauhan (1123-1150).
To reach this place, the nearest airport is at Jaipur. Closest railway station is at Ajmer.
