Monday, March 24, 2008

Tourist Attractions In Pushkar

Located just 11 km from Ajmer, Pushkar is a sacred little town in Rajasthan. Pushkar is famous for its scenic beauty and more than 400 temples. Pushkar has a number of exciting tourists attractions including the famous Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple in Pushkar. The annual Pushkar Fair held every year in Oct-Nov is another major attraction for tourists.

Some of the Major Tourist Attractions In Pushkar are :-

Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple
The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the universe's creator, is housed in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Standing on a high pedestal, this 14th century temple can be reached through marble steps.

Pushkar Lake
The lifeline of the city, this semicircular lake has 52 ghats or bathing steps. The 10-meter deep Pushkar Lake is known as the 'king of Tirthas' or the king of holy places. A tour to any of the four dhams (pilgrimage sites) is considered to be incomplete without a dip into the holy waters of this lake. It is meant for salvation of the worshipers.

Pushkar Fair
One of the biggest fairs in India, the cattle fair of Pushkar attracts buyers and sellers from all over the country who travel to Rajasthan to participate in this annual event.

Held in October or November on Kartik Purnima, the five-day Pushkar Fair is the ultimate showcase of the culture of Rajasthan. Cultural performances, folk music and dance, camel and horse races, etc light up the festivities during the fair. It is indeed a boon to travel to Pushkar during the peerless Pushkar Camel Fair.

The Warrah Temple and the Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple Pushkar are some of the other major tourist attractions of Pushkar.

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