In Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma is revered as the Creator, the divine architect who shaped the universe. Yet, unlike Vishnu and Shiva, he has very few temples and receives limited worship. The reason behind this mystery lies in an ancient story filled with love, anger, and divine justice, the moment when Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, cursed her own consort, Lord Brahma.
Why Saraswati Cursed Lord Brahma After He Married Gayatri
Once, Lord Brahma decided to perform a grand yajna (sacred fire ritual) to ensure the welfare of the universe. For the ceremony to be complete, his consort, Goddess Saraswati, had to be present by his side. However, Saraswati, the goddess of learning and intellect, was delayed in arriving at the event. As time passed and the auspicious moment (muhurat) for the ritual approached, the priests and sages urged Brahma to proceed. Bound by the cosmic timing, Brahma made a fateful decision.
Why Saraswati Cursed Lord Brahma After He Married Gayatri
To begin the ritual without delay, Brahma married Goddess Gayatri, a woman of divine purity, so that the ceremony could continue. Gayatri took Saraswati’s place beside him at the altar, and the yajna was completed successfully. However, this act, though performed with ritual necessity, deeply wounded Saraswati’s pride and devotion.
Why Saraswati Cursed Lord Brahma After He Married Gayatri
When Saraswati arrived and saw Gayatri seated beside Brahma, she was furious. Feeling betrayed and disrespected, she cursed Brahma in anger, declaring that he would not be widely worshipped by humans on Earth. Her curse echoed across the divine realms, and even though Brahma had created the universe itself, temples dedicated to him became rare. Later, out of compassion, Saraswati softened her curse, allowing Brahma to be worshipped only in Pushkar, Rajasthan, where the sacred Brahma Temple still stands today.
