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PUSHKAR TOURS GUIDE
Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem
- Pushkar. Lord Brahma - The creator of the world in a
search for his abode on earth, performed the supremely
spiritual vedic yagna at Pushkar. It is thus the site of
the only Brahma Temple in the world. A city of
Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples
and ghats Pushkar begets a legacy of timeless
architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates an ambience of
peace and spirituality that casts a lure to visit again
and again.
PUSHKAR TOURIST INFORMATION :-
On the eastern edge of the vast Thar Desert, with a
beautiful backdrop in the embracing arms of the Aravalli
Hills, Pushkar is one of the most sacred -- and
atmospheric -- towns in India. Legend has it that the
holy lake at its center was created when Brahma dropped
the petals of a lotus flower (pushpa) from his hand (kar).
The tiny temple town that sprung up on the lake shores
remains an important pilgrimage site for Hindus, its
population swollen in recent years by the hippies who
came for a few days and never left -- a sore point for
visitors who remember its untouched charm, but happily a
matter of indifference to the first-time visitor. Their
presence has transformed the sleepy desert town into a
semi-permanent trance party, however, with bhang
(marijuana) lassis imbibed at the myriad tiny eateries,
falafels on every menu, long-bearded rabbis on bicycles,
and world music pumping from speakers that line the
street bazaar that runs along the northern edge of the
lake. This street bazaar is the center of all activity
in Pushkar and incidentally one of the best shopping
experiences in Rajasthan, where you can pick up the most
gorgeous throwaway gear, great secondhand books, and a
huge selection of CDs at bargain prices.
PUSHKAR HISTORY :-
There are many legends associated to the birth of
Pushkar. One thing is clear that most of them are
associated with Lord Brahma. 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 around Pushkar where lakes
sprang up. According to another legend, back in a
legendary time, Lord Brahma was flying over the
Rajasthan desert on his swan, when some petals fell from
his hand and drifted down. Miraculously, blue lakes
sprang up where the flowers had touched the soft sands.
Just then, Lord Brahma realized that this was the
auspicious moment to perform a fire sacrifice or yagna.
His wife Savitri was not with him at that time and the
yagna would be incomplete without her. So Brahma married
a local girl and sat down for the without her. Meanwhile
Savitri landed on earth and upon finding this new bride
sitting next to Brahma, she was raged with fury and
cursed him that he would never be worshipped anywhere
else on earth. Ever since then, when the full moon
shines on Purnima during the autumn period of kartik,
the desert tribes meet to commemorate this epic event.
It is interesting to note that Brahma is not worshipped,
even though he is one of the Holy Trinity of Hinduism.
PUSHKAR AT A GLANCE:-
Pushkar Facts & Figures
State Rajasthan
Area 16.34 kmē
Rainfall 38 to 51 cms
Altitude 486 mts
Languages Rajasthani, Hindi and English
Best Time to Visit October and March
HOTELS IN PUSHKAR :-
Hotel Pushkar Palace Hotel Pushkar Resort Hotel Jagat
Palace
PUSHKAR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :-
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir
Man Mahal Warah Temple Makrana
Nagaur
PUSHKAR TRAVEL INFO :-
By Air - Jaipur is the nearest airport at a distance of
145 km. There are regular flights to Delhi, Mumbai,
Udaipur, Jodhpur, Ahmedabad, and Aurangabad from this
airport.
By Rail - Nearest railway station is Ajmer with direct
trains for Jaipur, Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mumbai,
Ahmedabad, and other major destinations in the region.
There are faster trains like Shatabdi Express who
connect the Ajmer with Delhi.
By Road - Pushkar is connected to Ajmer by road, which
is around 14 km away. Buses in most cases leave Ajmer in
the morning from Daulatabad Bus Stand. Jeeps and taxis
are also available but on a fairly higher cost.
Distances from Pushkar to the major cities in Rajasthan
and India are Delhi 403 km, Jaipur 145 km, Udaipur 289
km, Mumbai 285, Pushkar 377, Jodhpur 214, and Chennai
1992.
PUSHKAR FAIRS AND FESTIVALS :-
Fairs and festivals are celebrated with traditional
gaiety and fervor to invoke divine blessings as well as
for the sheer joy of living. A celebration of life at
its best.
Pushkar Fair : A colourful and lively fair, it is one of
the largest cattle fairs in the country held every year
at Pushkar on Kartik Poornima (full moon, October -
November) . The 9 day event is considered to be the most
striking animal fair in the world. As the fair has
religious significance too, pilgrims and tradesmen come
in thousands from far and near. Hundreds of horses,
camels, cows and bulls are brought here to be sold. The
spectacular fair is irresistible. Vendor displays their
attractive goods and the villagers go on a shopping
spree. Colourfully filled by turbaned men and odhni-wearing
women, the entire atmosphere is electric and the
otherwise serene temple town comes to life. The Camel &
Horse races, parades and other cultural events are
organized, which are full of fun and gaiety. After an
eventful day, as the sun sets down, the entire
atmosphere reverbrates with the ringing bells and
prayers in the temples. At night, hundreds of small oil
lamps are lit and placed on green leaves and floated on
the lake after the Arti Puja (prayers). the act of
worship is called 'deepdan', and the entire lake is
illuminated. The view is simply mesmerizing and is to be
seen to be believed.
PUSHKAR SHOPPING :-
The main thoroughfare, Sadar Bazaar, is just over 1km (a
half mile) long, and is lined with tiny shops selling
ridiculously cheap (though often low-quality) clothing,
excellent music (anything from Hindu temple to Hindi pop
to global trance), and the best selection of books west
of Delhi. This is definitely the place to come with
empty bags -- its almost cheaper to stock up on a new
wardrobe here than pay hotel laundry fees.
PUSHKAR LAKE (GOD'S OWN CREATION) :-
The sacred Pushkar Lake is said to have been created by
the falling of lotus from the hand of Lord Brahma, the
creator of the universe. It is believed to be as old as
the creation. The lake is one of the most holy spots in
the town, and it is said that a single dip in the waters
of lake on Kartika Poornima is same as performing yagnas
for several hundred years. This enigmatic lake has
fifty-two bathing ghats, built around it. The water
around each ghat is supposed to have special powers. The
Naga Kund is considered to give fertility, Roop Tirth
bestows beauty and charm, the water of Kapil Vyapi Kund
is said to have powers to cure leprosy and a dip in the
Mrikand Muni Kund gives the blessing of wisdom. The
Pushkar lake is encompassed by hills on three sides and
desert on the other side. It is said that the cave of
Saint Agasthya was located on the snake mountain here.
It is also believed that Kalidasa, the great poet of the
ancient times, chose this place as his locale for his
Sanskrit drama, Shakuntalam.
THE FAMOUS CAMEL SAFARI, PUSHKAR :-
It is a holy place mostly visited for the sacred Pushkar
lake, the Brahma temple and the renowned Camel Safari.
Thus, though Pushkar is primarily a pilgrimage spot, it
is also visited for the exciting camel safaris in the
desert sand dunes. All those who travel to the holy town
of Pushkar should never miss a chance to go on a camel
safari. This is a great way to explore the vast expanse
of the desert landscape in Pushkar which pulls
travellers from every corner of the world. Camel Safari
in Pushkar is a great experience where one can explore
the rugged terrain of the Great Indian Desert of Sahara
using camels as ones carriers. The Aravalli Range here
are one of the world's oldest, and have sandy fields,
small dunes, beautiful hills and mesmerising sunrises
and sunsets. The camel safaris in Pushkar takes one to
the destinations where one witnesses small villages
along the way and if one happens to visit during crop
harvesting , the views are exceptionally alluring.
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