Pushkar City Travel
Amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan, discover a unique gem - Pushkar. Lord Brahma
- The creator of the world in a search for his abode on earth, performed the
supremely spiritual vedic yagna at Pushkar. It is thus the site of the only
Brahma Temple in the world.
A city of Pilgrimage from time immemorial with over 500 temples and ghats Pushkar
begets a legacy of timeless architectural heritage. Pushkar radiates an ambience
of peace and spirituality that casts a lure to visit again and again.
Pushkar has an immense hidden potential as a tourist destination:
• Pushkar is "THE PARAM TIRATHSTAN"
( Supreme Pilgrimage Centre ) no pilgrimage is complete without a bath in the
Pushkar Lake.
• Pushkar is " THE GAYATRI DHAM".
The source of the supremely spiritual "Gayatri Mantra"
• The Pushkar fair is amongst the largest cattle fairs in the
world.
• Amongst the oldest cities in India,
with references in mythology and the Mahabharat
• Site of the only temple in the world
dedicated to Brahma - the creator.
• The site of the holiest lake in the
country.
• 52 bathing ghats, which are linked to the lunar calendar,
enclose the lake. Each ghat has its own miraculous qualities and powers of healing.
• This city of temples has over 500 temples built over different
eras with varied architectural styles.
• The rose garden of Rajasthan - the essence of the famous Pushkar
rose is exported the world over.
• The most varied terrain in Rajasthan with sand, rock, hills,
vegetation and lakes is ideal for adventure activities.
• Proximity to a number of heritage properties in the area.
• A number of fairs and festivals in Pushkar, especially on
the new and full moon days.
• The Dargah of Khwaja Moin-Uddin-Chishti amongst the most sacred
Muslims shrines is located at near by Ajmer.
• An opportunity to visit local villages still free from commercialization.
Pushkar Fair
The Pulsating beats of vivid images of the Sacred Brahma land, Pushkar brings
alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the glory of the golden sand.
Spectacular Fair Ground in the month of Kartik with bedecked Camels, decorated
cattles, adventures competitions, breathtaking events, jostling rustic crowd,
meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic fair, colorful desert, so
typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else but Pushkar Fair.
An amalgamation of a marvellous juxtaposition of commerce and devotion, Pushkar
Fair, a lifetime experience in the very holy land.
The fair in conjunction with having religious entity is famous for its Cattle
Fair. Camels, Horses, Donkeys, Bulls, etc are bought, sold, beautified, raced
and paraded on the sand.
In fact, the fair is predominantly a rural gathering, where villagers from different
parts of state comes with their animals and lakes are flooded with the pilgrims
for the Holy Dips (SNAN).
The evenings are possessed with its own charm, Deepdaan creates a spectacular
view on the scared lake. The silent night pierced by camel calls, folk lores,
dramas and heart throbbing beats of folk music and dances.
