Puskar Fair
About Pushkar Fair
Discover one of the most revered destination of Rajasthan as you plan to tour
Pushkar. The presence of as many as 400 big and small temples and 52 ghats makes
Pushkar a popular pilgrimage destination of North India. The only temple dedicated
to Lord Brahma in India is also situated in Pushkar.
Distance of Pushkar from major cities in East
Pushkar is an enchanting small town located exactly on the edge of the desert
and is situated just 11 kms from Ajmer, but separated from it by Nag Pahar,
the Snake mountain. The town frequently visited by the devotees lies to the
side of the small Pushkar Lake with its multitudes of bathing ghats and temples.
Pushkar is a very important pilgrimage centre for the Hindus and is thronged
by plethora of sadhus and devotees.
Pushkar is recognised in the country for its Camel Fair which takes place here
each October/November. This huge assembly of camels, cattle, livestock traders,
pilgrims, tourists and film-makers is one of the planet's most incredible events.
Its an event that should not be missed. Pushkar is a "City of Temples"
, though not as much old but in number as generally claimed. The Brahma Temple
is the most famous temple in the town and is said to be the only dedicated to
Lord Brahma in India. A red spire marks the temple, and over the entrance gateway
is the Hans (goose), the symbol of Brahma who is said to have personally chosen
Pushkar as his place. Temple of Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma, is situated
on a hill top and is another important temple here. It takes a one-hour trek
to reach the temple which presents a beautiful view of Pushkar Lake in the morning.
Other major places to visit in Pushkar are numerous ghats that run down the
lake.
Pushkar Camel Safari
Pushkar, an important religious place for Hindus, is located only 11 kms from
Ajmer in Rajasthan . This little town is hugely known for the "Pushkar
Fair' (where the mass trading of camels takes place), "the Lord Brahma
Temple", a "picturesque lake' and "camel fair". Pushkar
houses as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats, which includes the Brahma temple,
the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country. Pushkar is amongst
the important pilgrimages in the country visited by devotees from all over the
country. According to the legend, the Pushkar lake was formed where Lord Brahma
- the lord of creation - dropped a lotus on the day of the full moon. Every
November, the famous Pushkar Fair is held for 7 days which begins on Noami (
the ninth day of the month of Kartik, Oct- Nov, of the Hindu calendar) and finishes
on Kartik Poornima (Full Moon).
The Fair is marked by a gathering of thousands of camels, cattle and horses
for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local folk dances, song and
entertainment
Pushkar Temple
Pushkar, located 11 km northwest of Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, is one
of the most important pilgrimages in the country. The town is considered to
be sacred by the Hindus because of the presence of some 500 temples, which encircle
the lake. Some of the most visited temples here are the Brahma Temple, Savitri
Temple, Rangji Temple, Varah Temple and Apteshwar Temple.
Shopping in Pushkar
Pushkar, a small town in Rajasthan, is located 11 km from the city of Ajmer.
It is a land of various colours, different moods and an enigma visited by people
from all over the world for various reasons. Primarily, it is a holy place also
famous for its Pushkar lake, plethora os temples and last but not the least
various shopping articles known for their unique charm. Pushkar occupies an
important place in Rajasthan as a source of souvenirs and visitors who visit
this holy town definitely go the bazaars to purchase textiles, clothes with
elaborate embroidery, ethnic jewellery which is a speciality of Rajasthan, alluring
miniature paintings, leather goods, lovely brass utensils, mesmerising puppets
and pottery. Pushkar is considered to be one of the most interesting places
in Rajasthan to buy costume jewellery and embroidered clothes.
Pushkar Lake
Pushkar is a small town located at a distance of 11 km from Ajmer in Rajasthan.
It is famous all over the country as the most important pilgrimage visited by
people all round the year. The Pushkar lake and the Brahma temple are the major
attractions here. 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.
