Bhartrihari Temple in Alwar :

Bhartrihari Temple in Alwar lies about 30 km from the city and is conveniently situated in close proximity to the world famous Sariska National Park. The temple attracts a large number of devotees from all over the country who come with a staunch faith that all wishes made from a pure heart are fulfilled at the Bhartrihari Temple in Alwar.

The temple is named after Bhartrihari Baba, the ruler of Ujjain who is believed to have left his kingdom in order to become a saint. As the legend goes, several years later, he returned to his wife and pleaded before her for bhiksha or something to eat. The king's wife gave him a fruit that he ate and turned immortal. It is also said that Bhartrihari Baba, with his saintly powers, prayed to the Lord for several years to bring water to the place that suffered from acute scarcity of water in those days. God finally heeded to his plea and soon a stream of water appeared from a rock. The historic legend also suggests that Bhartrihari Baba buried himself alive and that his temple in Alwar today stands above his grave.

Bhartrihari Temple in Alwar is particularly famous not only among the locals but also devotees across the country who treat Bhartrihari Baba no less than God and strongly believe in his magical healing powers even today. People from different parts of the country come to the temple to seek the divine blessings of the Baba who is believed to rid them of all problems and even fatal diseases.