Unravel a glorious world of historic gems on tours to Pushkar - a sleepy hamlet in Rajasthan, India. Famous for the annual cattle fair, Pushkar attracts tourists from all over the world.
An important Hindu pilgrimage destination Pushkar boasts of 400 temples. The religious believe that all Gods and deities congregate in Pushkar for five days, once a year.
History
There is a popular legend associated with the history of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Lord Brahma was sailing over this region and three petals from his lotus fell on Pushkar sands accidentally. Three water pools emerged at the precise points where these sacred petals touched the ground.
Lord Brahma decided to conduct a yajna to commemorate this event, but his consort could not arrive for event on scheduled time, thus he wed a local girl. When his consort reached Pushkar, she cursed Brahma that he'll not be worshiped anywhere else on Earth except at Pushkar.
Strange as it may be, there is no other temple dedicated to Lord Brahma any where else on Earth.
Tourist Attractions
The city of temples, Pushkar is just perfect for Rajasthan temple tours. Tour the Brahma Temple that is associated with a popular mythological legend and the origin of Pushkar.
Pushkar is a famous town in Rajasthan, India. Pushkar refers to being born from flower. According to Hindu mythology, a swan was released by the Gods. Its beak carried a lotus. The idea was to get that lotus fall to the earth.
At that spot where the lotus would fall, Brahma was supposed to perform a big yagna.
As the lotus fell at this place, Pushkar got its name. Pushkar, 14 kms from Ajmer, is one of the five consecrated pilgrimage sites for the devout Hindus.
It is also called by the name of “Tirth Raj”, referring to its supreme status amongst all pilgrimage sites. For more facts about the place, you may browse through Pushkar General Info.
There are some Toursist Attractions in Pushkar as well that you may visit on your Tours to Pushkar. Pushkar Lake is a beautiful place to visit. There are several Ghats that run down to the lake.
Pilgrims from far and wide coming here take a dip in the holy water of the Pushkar Lake. Man Mahal, Brahma Temple and Saraswati Temple are other places worth a visit
Tour the Savitri Temple, Varaha Temple, Ramvaikunth Temple, Mahadeva Temple and the three Pushkar Lakes on tours to Pushkar in Rajasthan, India.
The different categories of Hotels in Pushkar would offer you a comfortable abode during your stay at the place. Pushkar Tours Packages would also come handy guiding you to the various places of Toursist attraction. Last but not the least, remember to pick a few souvenirs as well while Shopping in Pushkar.
There are 52 Ghats on the banks of Pushkar Lakes that definitely deserve a visit.
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