I visited India two years back on my official visit, as our company in Abu Dabi is a bulk purchaser of transformers and other equipment from India (Cochin), I often had to come to India for inspection purposes to Cochin . In one of my official tour to India, I planed to visit Ajmer - one of the most renowned pilgrimage centers of Muslims. After spending few days in Kerala till my worked finished, I took a direct flight to Delhi, my Indian friend - Murthi who is also working with me in Abu-Dabi accompanied me on my trip.
Being the capital of India, Delhi is full of activities and is also called a monumental city. In my day stay in Delhi, I happened to visit some of the marvels of wonder- the magnificent Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate and Lotus Temple. My stay in Delhi was quite captivating, I could notice that there is not much difference in the two cultures, here also people have preserved their rich culture and heritage. Still females are seen in their traditional dresses ( Saree, Salwar Kameez) with typical Indian Jewelry.

After my fabulous stay in Delhi, I traveled to my next destination -Ajmer. I opted for a train journey, as it was more comfortable and entertaining, and more over back home we don't have rail tracks due to rocky terrain. I was quite sure, to have a rail cruise to Rajasthan. First time in life I had a rail journey, every thing was unique for me on the board, people coming, people going along with many vendors -selling the mouth watering snacks. My fellow person - took some roasted pea nuts with cover -some thing which I have never tasted in whole lot of my life, it was simple tasty, I also enjoyed guavas, oranges and some fried snacks.

We arrived at Ajmer railway station, our booking was done with one of the luxurious hotel - a very comfortable accommodation in Ajmer.
For next day a tourist cab was arranged for us, after breakfast, we visited Mata Sati Temple dedicated to the Sati Goddess, the complete Ajmer terrain is encircled with Aravalli Ranges, that made me remind me of my own country.

After that we visited majestic Circuit House perched on a hilltop, it was an exquisite British Resident during the British regime. The picturesque view of the Anna Sagar Lake from the hilltop was quite amazing, Our four wheel driver took us to a fabulous eating joint, where we enjoyed a wholesome and utterly delicious Marwari lunch- putting lot of calories at one time-some thing which I have never tried in my whole life.

Our next destination was the holy mosque and the Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti's Dargah -- a Sufi Saint that makes Ajmer an important pilgrim center of Muslims, next to Mecca Madina. To my wonderment the mosque was throng with thousands of devotees from all over the world. In fact, the place was a good example of Hindus and Muslims unity, as I have heard about India, both visit the dargah and say their prayers, attaining a boon and amity of mind. With whole heart, I did my prayers with all ritual ceremonies - I had a strong feeling of spirituality when the priest gave us the blessings.
I left the dargah with a sense of high esteem, fortunate enough to get a subliminal image of the true spirit of Islam.

The local guide, who had accompanied us to the mosque, took us to Pushkar- about 11km from Ajmer. The city is quite famous for some of the beautiful temples dedicated to Brahma the Creator of Universe as told by our guide. It was really entertaining to listen to the great mythology of India- stories like the one we hear in Arabian Nights- full of magic, magic and all magic!!
Another attraction of the place was its Pushkar Fair- the biggest cattle fair in the country that is held there every year in the month of November. In almost 30 minutes we were in the town, as such we were quite lucky to participate in the fair. Thousand of men and women throng from all over the Rajasthan and other nearby places to buy and sell camels and cattle-quite surprising. The erotic camel's were adorned with colorful dresses and decorated with heavy jewelry. The event was further celebrated with cultural dances and songs performed by the local artisans. I did not understand but definitely could enjoy the stuff. I also did some shopping of rare artifacts from the fair and some tie and dye cloths- the specialty of Rajasthan. Well, I was assured to attain salvation, by paying my visit to this divine city of Ajmer.