Pushkar
14 km from Ajmer, is famous for the Pushkar Fair and Brahma Temple and beautiful view of desert at sunset.
Pushkar is famous for its fairs and festivals and for Brahma Temple. It is said that in a 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 Pushkar where Lakes sprang up. the bath at Pushkar is thought to be more important than at any other place. The holy dip in this lake on Kartika Purnima is thought to be salvation giving. Pushkar is very dear to Lord Brahma. The place is famous in His name. So it is blessed by Him in every way. In olden times the people who took a holy dip at Pushkar were relieved from all the sins and went to heaven after their death by the grace of Lord Brahma.
Pushkar is a town situated in the state of Rajasthan in India. Pushkar literally means “Like the Blue Lotus” and lies on the shores of Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is a sacred city in Rajasthan but its natural surroundings and the holy lake are being ruined year after year.
Best Time to Visit: October to mid-March is the best time for Pushkar travel.
Major attraction: Pushkar lake, Brahma Temple.
The Pushkar Lake
It is revered as one the most sacred lakes among the Hindus. The belief is that; a dip in this lake on Kartik Purnima (the full moon day of the Kartik month), and worship at the Brahma temple cleanses the soul and ensures salvation. The famed waters of the Pushkar Lake are said to wash away the sins of a lifetime. The mystical water is also believed to cure skin diseases. There are many temples located around the lake that add to the charm and mystique of this sacred town. Travel to Pushkar India to witness the sacred Pushkar lake of Hindus.
Bramha Temple
The most famous temple in Pushkar, this is the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology) in the entire country.
Savitri Temple
The temple in Puskar is dedicated to Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma and located on the top of the Ratnagiri Hill. According to the legends when Lord Brahma performed a Yagna (holy fire devoted to gods) along with Gayatri, a local milkmaid, furious Savitri cursed her husband that he would never be worshipped anywhere except in Pushkar and that too only once a year. Savitri left for the Ratnagiri Hill after cursing her husband and immolated herself there. There is beautiful statue of Goddess Savitri inside the temple.
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar fair is organized during the winter season and is the best time to travel Pushkar. Every year during Hindu month of Kartik Purnima the city of Pushkar comes alive with the Pushkar fair festival. During the festival, the quiet little town of Pushkar becomes vibrant with music and colour all around. Travel Pushkar in Rajasthan to have an insight of the rich and vibrant culture of Rajasthan India.
How To Reach
The picturesque Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 kilometers off Ajmer in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the fourth, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair.
