About Pushkar
Pushkar is a unique gem amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan. A Tourism
delight and the Holy City.
We
came Here to find peace
Most Popular Tourism delight holy city and
Well-known Hindu pilgrim centre. Among the five "dhams" or pilgrimages
that are held in high esteem by Hindus. Surrounded By Desert And Snake
Mountain. This Traveler Friendly Town Clings To The Side Of The Small
Pushkar Lake With Its Many Bathing Ghats And Temples Puskhar Is A Very
Important Pilgrimage Center.
Pushkar radiates am ambience of peace and spirituality
that casts a lure to visit again and again. Spirituality and relaxed
nature of Pushkar attracts tourist from several countries. Pushkar is
140 KM away from Jaipur state capital of Rajasthan (India). & about
11 Km From Ajmer. Pushkar Is Surrounded By Desert And Snake Mountain.
This Traveler Friendly Town Clings To The Side Of The Small Pushkar Lake
With Its Many Bathing Ghats And Temples Puskhar Is A Very Important Pilgrimage
Center of Hindu's. The Brahma temple is the most important temple here
and is, in fact, the only Brahma temple of India.
Pushkar is among the five "dhams" or
pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by Hindus. It is said that in
battle lord Brahma killed the demon
"Vajra Nabh" with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth
and landed in three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up.
Pushkar is internationally known for its
colorful cattle fair when thousands of devotees from all faiths assemble
to take a dip in the holy lake.
"Rajasthani" Dance, "Rajasthani" music, gaily-attired folks
and various cultural events add to the fun and major Attraction of the occasion.
The phenomenal camel races are the most interesting part of the fair augmented
by cattle auction and colorful shops exhibiting beautiful handicrafts.
The Temple town has withstood the test
of time, and has been a mute witness to the procession of history from
the epic "RAMAYANA", to "Fa-Hien's"
account of Pushkar in the 4th Century AD. ,and to the time of Muslim
invasion.
SHOPPING: The roadside
stalls sell beads, bangles, embroidered clothes, camel cover, leather
goods, Classis "Rajasthani" Paintings brass utensils etc
during the fair. The shopping centers are "Baza Bazar",
"Sarafa Bazar", "Kedalganj bazar".
P.S. bazar= Market
Some facts Related with Pushkar
CLIMATE:
Best season to visit:
July-March.
CLOTHING: Light cotton
in summer and light woollen in winter
LANGUAGES: Rajasthani,
Hindi and English.
