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| In the state
of Rajasthan, 11 kms from Ajmer and 132 kms
from Jaipur, on the edge of the desert lies
the tiny tranquil town of Pushkar along the
bank of the picturesque Pushkar Lake . This
beautiful lake surrounded by bathing ghats,
has its religious significance, rooted in
a myth. Most pilgrims perform the oblations
at the Jyeshtha Pushkar while some opt to
visit all the three Pushkar and this is called
the Panch-Kosi-Parikrama. Many pilgrims visit
all the shrines at Pushkar in seven days and
this is called the Chaubis-Kosi-Parikrama.
It is customary to float lighted earthen lamps
after placing them on 'pattals' (plates made
of leaves) on the waters of the lake. This
creates a spectacular view in the evening
when the sacred lake takes on a mystical tint
sprinkled with twinkling spots of light. 'Aarti'
is offered at the lake in the morning and
evening. |
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About 400 temples and shrines are located
at Pushkar around its holy lake, which finds
a mention in the Padma Purana. Legend has
it that Lord Brahma in search for a spot to
hold his 'yagna' (religious ritual), dropped
the lotus from his hand, the three spots touched
by this flower were turned into lakes. These
are today known as the 'Jyeshtha Pushkar'
(main Pushkar), the 'Madhyam Pushkar' (medium
Pushkar) and the 'Kanishtha Pushkar' (little
Pushkar). A temple dedicated to Lord Brahma
is located at Pushkar; the other important
temples are those of Gayatri, Savitri, Shiv
and Badri Narayan. Pushkar is said to have
the only temple in the world dedicated to
the creator of the world - Hindu God Brahma.
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| Shopping
at Pushkar |
| Pushkar
is particularly famous for the many shopping
options that it offers. The local markets
display souvenirs, Rajasthani costumes, jewellery,
embroidered fabrics, decorative pieces and
groovy accessories. The bazaar becomes a hub
of activity during the annual Pushkar Fair.
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| How
to reach |
Pushkar
can be easily accessed through air, train
or road.
By Air : The
nearest airport in Jaipur, which is 138 kms
from Pushkar.
By Rail :
The nearest railhead Ajmer is 11-km from Pushkar
which connect Pushkar with all the major cities
of India such as Delhi , Agra Ahmedabad, Jaipur,
Jodhpur and Udaipur .
By Road
: There is excellent roadway services
in Pushkar with key destinations in and not
far off Rajasthan and Delhi . Pushkar is well
connected by road to major cities in Rajasthan.
The two bus stands are Marwar bus stand near
the post office and Ajmer bus stand from where
there are regular buses to Ajmer , Jaisalmer,
Bikaner , Jaipur. |
| Climate
& Season |
| Pushkar
has a very warm climate. Summers are invariably
hot and winters are not very cold. Carry light
cottons during summers and woollens during
winters. Rainfall is less but sufficient.
But, Best season to visit this wonderful is
from October-November as a lovely and gigantic
fair is held every year, on Kartik Poornima.
Every November, the sleepy little township
of Pushkar , India comes alive with a riot
of colors and a frenzied burst of activity.
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| Language |
| Rajasthani
and Hindi |
| Best
Attractions |
| Undulating
lanes, colorful bazaars and bright and cheerful
folks make Pushkar an interesting experience.
Today, Pushkar is a major tourist attraction
in the country. We list below a selection
of major attractions of Pushkar – |
| Temples
: Pushkar boasts
of the only temple in the world dedicated
to Lord Brahma thus a visit to the Jagat Pita
Shri Brahma Mandir is a must. Then there is
the Savitri temple on the hilltop you must
take the hour-long trek to the temple that
offers a spectacular view of the Pushkar Lake
. The Mahadeva temple, Varah temple and the
Ramavaikunth temple are the other must visits
in Pushkar. Here it is noteworthy that all
the gods are believed to revisit Pushkar during
the fair and bless their devotees. |
| Rangji
Temple
: This temple is dedicated to Vishnu,
the Preserver of the Hindu Trinity. Built
in the style of the South Indian temples,
it houses two massive structures of dwarpalas
(gatekeepers) in front of the main gate. The
temple has an image of Garuda, the mount of
lord Vishnu. |
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Varaha Temple
: The local Varaha
Temple of Pushkar was built in the 12th century.
This temple is dedicated to Varaha, the boar
incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who is believed
to have appeared here. |
| Lake
and Ghats
: The sacred Pushkar
Lake is believed to wash away the sins of
a lifetime, cure several diseases and even
bestow salvation! No doubt pilgrims travel
from far to take a dip in the magical waters
of the Pushkar Lake . There are as many as
fifty-two bathing ghats that run down the
Pushkar Lake that sees the devotees offering
flowers, coconuts and cash to the lake and
the priests. In the evenings the Pushkar lake
is flooded with lighted earthen lamps that
float on the holy waters like twinkling stars
and offer a spectacular sight. The most auspicious
day to be at Pushkar is considered to be the
Kartik Purnima. |
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