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| Pushkar Tour Information |
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 A sacred pilgrimage spot for the Hindus, Pushkar is a town located at the northwestern part of India, in the state of Rajasthan. The town of Pushkar is located beside the Pushkar lake. Having a tradition and culture that dates back to hundreds of years, Pushkar is the location of the sacred temple of Lord Brahma. A 14th century temple, it is considered to be the only Brahma temple in the world. Pushkar is one of the five 'dhams', the scared religious spot for the Hindus. The town is visited by hundreds of pilgrims throughout the year who come to take a dip in the scared waters of the Pushkar lake. Pushkar is also well known all over the world for the famous camel fair that takes place in the town. |
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| Nearest Airport / Railway Station: |
| Sanganer Airport in Jaipur is the nearest airport to Pushkar located at the distance of 138 kilometers from the town of Pushkar.
The nearest railway station to Pushkar is located at Ajmer. It is connected to rest of the country by several trains. |
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| Highlights: |
| Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Warah Temple |
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| Best Time to Visit: |
Winter season from the month of September to March is the best time to visit the town of Pushkar when the weather remains soothing and pleasant. |
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| History of Pushkar: |
| According to the legend, it was Lord Bramha from whose hand petals of lotus flower fell on Pushkar as he was passing the region. It is believed that lakes of blue water sprang up in the region wherever the flower touched the ground. It is believed that Lord Brahma was cursed by his wife Savitri as he married another girl from the Pushkar region to perform a 'yagna'. According to the curse, Lord Brahma would not be worshiped anywhere else than this town.
It is during 'purnima' in the season of Autumn, that the local people perform 'yagna' to remember the mythological event and indulge themselves into festivities.
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| Places to see in Pushkar: |
Pushkar Lake: it is one of the major pilgrimage spot for the devotees to Pushkar. It is popularly believed that it is the lake that sprang up from the lotus flower that belonged to Lord Brahma. Surrounded by around 500 temples, 52 palaces and 52 ghats this lake is one of the major attractions of the town. During the month of November on Kartik Purnima devotees from all over the country come to take a dip in the holy water of the lake. One of the world famous fair is organized beside the Pushkar lake on this occasion that is visited by tourists from all around the world.
Brahma Temple: one of the most sought after Hindu temples in the world, it worships the deity of Brahma. It is considered to be the only temple in the world that worships Lord Brahma. The temple is well known for the life size image of the Lord. The marble floors and stairs are well known for their architecture and artistry. Devotees drop coins here to wish for their near and dear ones.
Savitri Temple: situated on the top of the hill known by the name of Ratnagiri in Pushkar, the temple worships Goddess Savitri, considered to be the wife of Lord Brahma. According to the popular belief, after anathematizing her husband Lord Brahma for marrying another woman, she went up to this hill and sacrificed herself.
Warah Temple: worshiping an image of wild boar, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, it is a temple situated in Pushkar. It is was constructed by King Anaji Chauhan. According to the legend, Lord Vishnu appeared in the region to demolish the demon known by the name of Hirnayaksh.
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| Things to do in Pushkar: |
| Take a dip in the Pushkar lake, Offer prayers at the temples in Pushkar, Camel ride in the vast stretches of sand, climb the hills to get a panoramic view of the picturesque town, shop at the Pushkar Bazaar. |
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| Shopping in Pushkar: |
| Rajasthani traditional garments, heavy jewelries, beads, fabrics and textiles, memorabilias and decorative articles, shoes, sandals and bangles are the things to look for in the shops of Pushkar. The major shopping area in Pushkar is the Pushkar Bazaar that is known all over the world for the varied range of products and accessories it sells. |
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