Pushkar is situated near Ajmer
city of Rajasthan District in India. Pushkar is one of the oldest existing cities of
India. It lies on the Shore of Pushkar Lake.
You can contact with the rajasthan tour operators they can plan your trip to Pushkar and will
make more entertaining and joyful. You can also choose rajasthan tour packages which included Pushkar.
The date of its actual origin is not known, but
legend associates Brahma with its creation. Pushkar has many temples. Most of the temples
are not very old because many temples were destroyed during Muslim conquests in
the area.
The destroyed temples were rebuilt. The most
famous among all is the Brahma Temple built during the 14th century CE. Very few temples to
Lord Brahma exist anywhere in the world. Pushkar
in Sanskrit means blue lotus flower.
Pushkar fair continues for five days and these
five days are a period of relaxation and merry-making for the villagers. This
fair time is the busiest time for them, as this is one of the largest cattle
fairs in the country. Animals, including over 50,000 camels, are brought from
miles around to be traded and sold. Trading is brisk as several thousand heads
of cattle exchange hands. All the camels are cleaned, washed, adorned, some are
interestingly shorn to form patterns, and special stalls are set up selling
finery and jewelry for the camels. Camels at the Pushkar fair are decorated
with great care. They wear jewelry of silver and beads. There are silver bells
and bangles around their ankles that jangle when they walk. An interesting
ritual is the piercing of a camel's nose. It has more than 400 temples
including the only one temple in India dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Brahma,
the Creator of the Universe.
According to the Hindu calendar Pushkar Fair
commences in Nawami and ends in Purnima in the month of Kartika(October or November according
to the lunar calendar).
In Pushkar, one of the biggest Cattle Fair is
also held for trading purposes and the best cattle in all categories are
awarded. Countless people in their colourful attire gather to take a dip in the
Holy Lake and pray to the deities. The whole town comes alive with vibrant folk
music and dances, magic shows, horse and camel races and various other
traditional entertainment competitions.
Pushkar, with more than 12 local fairs and
festivals of 10–15 days duration is a year round destination. It is a mellow
town by the great lake of Pushkar amidst the perfume of jasmine and rose
flowers. About 4,000 to 6,000 visitors from all over the world come to Pushkar
every day.
Pushkar Lake – The prime
attraction of Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake which is considered sacred like the
Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. Pushkar has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage
because of this holy lake. Legend has it that this lake was consecrated to Lord
Brahma, the creator of the universe when a lotus dropped from his
hand into the vale and a lake emerged in that place.
Brahma Temple – The most important
temple in Pushkar is the Temple of Lord Brahma, one of the holy trinity of
Hinduism. The temple enshrines a life-size idol of Lord Brahma.
Savitri Temple- This temple that is
located at the top of the Ratnagiri Hill is dedicated to Savitri, the wife of
Lord Brahma. The temple houses a statue of Goddess Savitri.
Old Pushkar- Old Pushkar lake is
rebuilt and is located around 5 km from Pushkar lake. According to the
ancient texts, Old Pushkar has equal cultural and religious significance for
the pilgrims.
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