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Pushkar in the Ajmer District of Rajasthan is a small town with ample religious beliefs attached to its existence. It is located at 510 meters above sea level and lies 14 km to the North West of Ajmer. Pushkar derives its literal meaning from the Sanskrit word”Pushkar”, which means blue lotus flower.
One of the most ancient cities in India, Pushkar is located on the banks of Pushkar Lake. The date when this place came to existence may remain unknown; But Lord Brahma is known to be the creator. The mythology associated with this place narrates a legend that Lord Brahma performed sacrament here for 60000 years to have a sight of Lord Vishnu.
Pushkar is one of the five sacred Dhams that are revered pilgrimage centres and it's importance is often referred as “tirth- raj”, which means the king of pilgrimages. Gradually gaining popularity, Pushkar has now emerged as the popular destinations among tourists not just from the country, but even from abroad.
Pushkar with its ample and glorified religious significance is the centre for many famous temples. Many of these temples, which were destroyed by Muslim conquest in this area, were rebuilt. The most famous temple amongst all is the Brahma Temple that seems to have been constructed in the 14th century AD.
The distinct feature of Pushkar is presence of Brahma Temple here, which is a very rare finding and is very few in India. The Pushkar Lake here has 52 ghats and attracts many pilgrims who descend here to bathe in the sacred water. The Pushkar Camel fair is another popular event that attracts many visitors in increasing count every year.
The name of this place links to a mythological tale. It is believed that the gods in Hindu religion released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it free. Lord Brahma performed a Yagna and the place where lotus fell from beak of the swan was called Pushkar and has been called the same, since then.
The other places that can be visited include Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple and Savitri Temple. The two events that have greatly added to popularity of Pushkar are the Pushkar Bazaar and Pushkar Fair.
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Pushkar is famous for its Pushkar Lake and some 400 temples. The Pushkar Lake is considered holy by the pilgrims and has some 52 ‘ghats’ around the lake. Of all the temples, the Brahma Temple is the most renowned because it is the only temple in India where Lord Brahma is worshipped.
Situated at one end of Sadar Bazaar, the temple has a statue of a swan and a red spire. The Rangaji Temple in Pushkar is known for its South Indian style of architecture and is decorated with around 360 carved images.
The other important temples situated in Pushkar are the Savitri Temple, Varaha Temple, Mahadeva Temple, Chamunda Temple, Panchkund Shiva Temple, Pap Mochini Temple, Gayatri Temple and Badri Narayan Temple. Man Mahal and Pushkar Fair are the other attractions of the place.
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