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Most Attractions in Pushkar
The scenic lake of Pushkar is situated in a
valley about 10 kms to the northwest of Ajmer. Pushkar Lake is enclosed by
hills and desert. Pushkar Lake is one of the most holy place for Hindus. There
are about 52 Ghats and 400 temples in Pushkar which are situated on the banks
of the Pushkar Lake. It is considered that the famed waters of the Pushkar wash
away the sins of whole life.
Pilgrims from all over come to take bath in
the holy waters of Pushkar on the day of Kartik Purnima or on any of the four
days before the day of Kartik Purnima and also worship at the Ghats. The
spiritual water of the Lake is also considered to treat skin diseases, making
Pushkar "the Lourdes of the East".
History of Pushkar Lake -
The history of Pushkar Lake dates back to 4th
century BC. The creation of Pushkar Lake, as an artificial lake goes back
to12th century. In 1615–16, the Mughal emperor Jahangir set up his hunting
lodge on the shores of the Pushkar Lake. He came to this lodge for hunting when
he was staying in Ajmer, about 20 kilometres from Pushkar. This act breaks the
local custom of in which animals are not to be killed in the areas of the holy
lake. Later, grandson of Jahangir named Aurangzeb (1618–1707) destroyed some of
the temples of the pushkar which were built again afterwards. The Rajput rulers
of Amber, Bundi, Bikaner and Jaisalmer put their maximum efforts to
re-establish the significance of the lake and its nearby temples.
Ghats of the Pushkar Lake are also renovated
and also temples are built around it by various rulers like Maharaja Man Singh
I of Amber, Daulat Rao Scindia, Maha Rana Pratap etc.
The Savitri Temple Pushkar is dedicated to
the desolated wife of Lord Brahma, Savitri. The temple was built in 1687, on
the top of the Ratnagiri Hill behind the Bramha Temple. Both the idols of
Savitri and Gayatri are installed here. The idol of Savitri dated back 7
century A.D and Bangar family built this temple in early 20th century.
It is believed that goddess rested upon this
hill on her arrival to Pushkar. The temple has its route through hills, and it
takes about an hour to reach the temple. Savitri temple also the best place for
enjoying the scenic beauty and view of the lake and its surrounding picturesque
villages.
Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of the most
famous and only few of the temples dedicated to Lord Brahma in the holy city of
Pushkar, Rajasthan. This Pushkar Brahma Temple is the place of deep
spirituality and thousand of devotees come here to pay homage to the many gods
that reside in this temple town. Pushkar city has over 500 temples with the
main Pushkar temple. It is dedicated to lord Brahma and the only Brahma temple
anywhere in the world. Although the structures of the temple dates back to 14th
century but it is believed that the temple is about 2000 years old.
The sprawling annual festivities of the 100
year old Pushkar Mela through its dramatic collage of diversified pictures,
mirrors the vibrancy of the gracious state of Rajasthan. It is celebrated for
five days from the Kartik ekadashi to Kartik Poornima, the full moon day of
Kartik (October–November) in Hindu calendar. The full moon day is the main day
and the day, according to legend, when the Hindu god Brahma sprung up the
Pushkar Lake, thus numerous people swim in its sacred waters. This iconic fair
attracts thousands of livestock and almost a million tourists including many
from across the world.
Images of silver bells making heart pleasing
jingles, animals walking over sparkling sand dunes and beautifully decked up
camels with their owners sitting on their backs has become the most fascinating
norm at this stunning cultural retreat. A huge carnival is held, with an array
of musicians, dancers, acrobats, snake charmers and carousel rides to entertain
the world.
Thus, the grand occasion of the Pushkar Mela
is definitely a priceless treat for those who wish to eye the vibrant culture
and traditions of Rajasthan.
Centrally located in the town, the Panch Kund
Shiva temple is just 2 to 3 kilometers away from the famous Pushkar Lake. If
you’re interested to know more about the stories of Mahabharata, visit this
beautiful Temple which is known to have been built by the Pandavas and is
dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Pushkar has 52 ghats around the lake, each
one constructed for a Rajput Maharaja, who used to worship and pay respect to
their local deities and other Hindu gods. However, two of them are the most
notable. The Gau Ghat is famous because the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawahar
Lal Nehru, and Lal Bahadur Shastri were scattered into the lake here. The
Brahma Ghat is where it’s believed that Lord Brahma himself worshipped
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