5 Famous Brahma Temples You Can Visit In India

As a key figure in the Hindu trinity, Lord Brahma is known as svayambhu, the "uncreated creator." The other two deities in this trinity are Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. Brahma is the origin of all forms, causation, time, and space. Despite his significant role in Hindu mythology, he is rarely worshipped; there are no major temples dedicated to him, no idols of him, and he has no reincarnations. Unlike other Hindu deities, there isn’t even a specific day set aside for him. Have you ever wondered why? Keep reading to find out!

According to a well-known myth, a dispute arose between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu over their significance. To resolve this conflict, they turned to Lord Shiva, who proposed a challenge: the one who could reach the top of his head first would be declared the winner. With that, Lord Shiva assumed a colossal form that spanned across multiple universes.

It soon became clear to both Brahma and Vishnu that the task was impossible. However, Brahma spotted a ketaki flower drifting by. When he inquired about its origin, the flower claimed it had fallen from Lord Shiva’s head many millennia ago. Brahma persuaded the flower to falsely declare that he had seen the top of Lord Shiva’s head.

# Khedbrahma Temple, Sabarkantha, Gujarat

Constructed in the 11th century, the Brahma Temple in Khedgrahma is the second temple dedicated to Brahma, following the one in Pushkar. Made of white sandstone and cement bricks, the temple measures 57 feet in length, 30 feet in width, and stands 68 feet tall. Inside, there is a four-faced image of Brahma. The complex also features a step-well known as Brahma Vav, built from grey granite and adorned with a row of miniature shrines.

# Brahma Temple, Bangalore

Located in Domlur, Bangalore, this temple houses India's largest statue of Brahma, standing at 7 feet. With a Chaturmukha (four-faced) depiction of the deity, it is one of the oldest temples, believed to have been constructed in the 10th century by the Chola dynasty. The temple's pillars are engraved with the Dashavathars of Lord Vishnu, and locals believe the temple possesses significant pranic energy.

# Mithrananthapuram Temple, Kerala

At the Mithrananthapuram Temple, Lord Brahma is worshipped as part of the trinity rather than alone. Situated near the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, it is one of India's most renowned Trimurti temples.

# Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Tiruchirappalli

The Brahmapureeswarar Temple, located near Trichy, attracts numerous devotees each year seeking the blessings of Lord Brahma. The deities here are worshipped in the form of Swayambu Lingam and Devi Brahma SampathGowri. Additionally, there is a separate temple featuring Lord Brahma seated in Padmasana on a lotus flower. The temple complex also includes the Jeeva Samadhi of Yogi Patanjali.

# Brahma Temple, Carambolim

About 60 kilometers from Panaji and 7 kilometers from Valpoi, there is another temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in Carambolim. The images of the deity are said to have been brought to Carambolim by devotees from Satari Taluka. This temple showcases carvings of Lord Brahma on a single black basalt stone, depicting him with a beard, holding a ladle, Vedas, and a Kamandalu in three hands, while the fourth hand is raised in Varamudra posture.