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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.

Pushkar
is among the five dhams or pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by
Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. It is said
that in battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower,
whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and around
Pushkar where lakes sprang up. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was
surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (several rajas and maharajas
maintained palaces here for pilgrimage) at one point.
The
Brahma temple is the most important temple here and is, in fact, the only
Brahma temple of India. It is interesting to note that Brahma is
not worshipped, even though he is one of the Holy Trinity of Hinduism.
Brahma, it is said, had descended on earth to perform a Yajna
(fire-sacrifice). His wife Savitri was not with him at that time and the
Yajna would be incomplete without her.
Therefore, Brahma married a
local girl and sat down for the Yajna. Meanwhile Savitri landed on earth
and, upon finding this new bride sitting next to Brahma, cursed him that he
would never be worshipped anywhere else on earth.
:: Major Attractions of
Pushkar
Pushkar Fair
The
Pulsating beats of vivid images of the Sacred Brahma land, Pushkar brings
alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the glory of the golden
sand.
Spectacular Fair Ground in the month of Kartik with bedecked
Camels, decorated cattles, adventures competitions, breathtaking events,
jostling rustic crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic
fair, colorful desert, so typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else but
Pushkar Fair. An amalgamation of a marvellous juxtaposition of commerce and
devotion, Pushkar Fair, a lifetime experience in the very holy land.
The
fair in conjunction with having religious entity is famous for its Cattle
Fair. Camels, Horses, Donkeys, Bulls, etc are bought, sold, beautified,
raced and paraded on the sand. In fact, the fair is predominantly a rural
gathering, where villagers from different parts of state comes with their
animals and lakes are flooded with the pilgrims for the Holy Dips (SNAN).
The Brahma Temple
It is the only temple in India
dedicated to Lord braham. The temple is marked by a red spire and over the
entrance gateway us a beautiful statue carrier of Lord Brahma.
Savitri
Temple
A temple dedicated to the first wife of Lord Brahma the
Savitri temple is located on the hill behind the Brahma Temple which can be
reached by a flight of steps. The temple offers a panoramic view of the lake
and the surrounding desertscape.
Air
The nearest airport
is Jaipur (145 km), from where one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail
Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where
one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts
of India.
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 transportations and also for the intercity drives
too.