Markandeshwar/Ajari Saraswati Temple Abu Road,Sirohi Rajasthan

Saraswati Temple Markandeya Mahadev Temple is located in Pindwara Sirohi district of Rajasthan in Azari area. This is a very ancient temple which is said to be of Gupta period. It has a saga related to Markandeya.

This ancient Temple is situated at a distance of 28 Km from Sirohi City and 2 Km from Village Ajari which is located at a distance of 5 Km South of Pindwara town on the way to  Aburoad town in District Sirohi, Rajasthan.

This Temple is dedicated to Lord Mahadev and Goddess Saraswati. It is surrounded by a high wall. It has a 30′ x 20′ size Kundi inside, where Maharishi Markandeshwar Ji is said to have meditated. Small images of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Saraswati are installed here. A pond named Gaya Kund is located nearby where the people immerse mortal remains. Outside the Temple are Date trees, a small rivulet and small hillocks presenting a picturesque scenery.

It is said that Shri Hemchandracharya did meditation of Goddess Saraswati at this place and Mata blessed him by appearing in person.