Location
The picturesque Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 km off
Ajmer in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three
sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and
a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair.
The Brahma land !
With the sacred lakes and temples the holy town of Pushkar is a picture
perfect example of the rich culture of royal Rajasthan. Located on the banks
of the Pushkar Lake it boasts of the only Hindu temple in India that is
dedicated to Brahma. A dip in the lake on Kartik Purnima is believed to be
the key to salvation. People not only from across India but also from all
over the world flock to be a part of the annual fair held at Pushkar every
November. With whooping fifty bathing ghats, Pushkar is well equipped for
the lakhs of devotes and participants that come to the fair.
Places of tourist interest
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Brahma Temple : Pushkar is a city of temples of all sizes, though not as
much old or in number as generally claimed. The most famous temple is the
Brahma Temple, said to be only one temple dedicated to Brahma in India. A
red spire marks the temple, and over the entrance gateway is the Hans
(goose), the symbol of Brahma who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar
as his place.
» Savitri Temple : This is the temple dedicated to
Lord Brahma's first wife. It is located on the hill behind the Brahma
temple, and one has to climb a long series of steps to reach the
destination. It gives a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding sand
dunes.
» Man Mahal : Built by Raja Man Singh I of Amer, the
palace stands on the banks of the Pushkar, and is now known as the RTDC
Hotel Sarovar, the most convenient place for visitors to stay.
» The famous Pushkar Fair : One of the most popular
and charismatic fairs of the desert is the Pushkar fair, held on the 11th
day of the bright half of the moon. The time of the fair corresponds to the
western month of October/November.
For five days in a year, all the gods revisit Pushkar and bless the devout.
This accounts for the unbelievable number of devotees who flock to the lake
to wash away their sins. Pushkar Lake is the most sacred lake in India. From
time immemorial, people have been gathering here annually during the month
of Kartik. During the days of the mela, the otherwise tranquil lake is
engulfed by religious fervor. Thousands of devotees congregate to take a
dip, sadhus descend from the Himalayas and people pray for salvation to the
sound of verses from the Holy Scriptures that fill the air.
How to get there !
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By Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur (145 km), from where one can take
flights for Delhi and Mumbai.
» By Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station
from where one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and
other parts of India.
» By Road : Pushkar is connected to Ajmer by road,
which is around 14 km away. We would provide you all India tourist permit
vehicles for the local transportation and also for the intercity drives too.
