
We provide history of Pushkar
with complete information about its appearance. Pushkar history stands
with it many spiritual details and facts that make it rather more
attractive for travelers and tourists from all over the world. Pushkar
located just 11 kilometers from
Ajmer. Pushkar is one of the most
visited Pilgrimage places in India. Though it is sheer in Indian
mythological associations it is trip by International tourists too who
realize the true spirit of Pushkar by its many fairs and festivals,
camel safaris and colorful bazaars selling traditional Rajasthani
clothes. According to mythology after you visit the Char dhamas in India
you need to visit Pushkar to complete your escape. Therefore Pushkar
forms and essential part of the Pilgrimage cycle.
An essential part of the history
of Pushkar is connected to Brahma and the
Brahma Temple located at the neighborhood of the lake.
Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple is the only temple in India
where Brahma is worshipped. Interestingly sufficient though Brahma is
one of the holy trinity, he is not worshipped anywhere else in India or
no temples are dedicated to him apart from in Pushkar. The mythological
city of Pushkar
Rajasthan used to be a favorite location for the Mughal
rulers to Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple. According to history of
Pushkar, Pushkar is the place where the Mughals and British met for the
first time. The fantastic disguise of history and mythology make Pushkar
one of the places that you would like to visit during your Rajasthan
trip.
People consider the water of the
Pushkar Lake to be very sacred and the ritual of taking
dips in the holy water is believed to bestow salvation. The holy dip is
most auspicious on Kartik Poornima. Even before sunrise, people descend
the ghats, aided by the 'pandas' (Brahmin priests) to take the
sacred bath. Offerings of coconut, flowers, and cash are made to the
lake and the priests.
Most Popular Attractions In
Pushkar
Brahma
Temple
The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar
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Gadsisar Sagar Tank
This tank, south of the city walls, was once the key resource of water supply to the city and there are many small temples and shrines around the tank. In winter a wide variety of water birds flock here.
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Karni
Mata Fair
Karni Mata Fair is held double a year at Deshnok, a small city near Nokha in Bikaner district.
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Kumbhalgarh Sanctuary
The 586 sq. kms. Sanctuary sporting a rich variety of wild life like the panther, sloth bear wild boar, four horned antelope and scientifically bred crocodiles in the lake are the major attractions.
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