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 Situated near Ajmer, Pushkar is
famous for its holy lake which is said to be built
by "Lord Brahama” himself. It is also known for
cattle fair and the only Temple of lord “Brahma”.
It is a pilgrimage centre and devout Hindus
believe that no pilgrimage is complete till a
visit to Pushkar.
Every November, the sleepy
little township of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India
comes alive with a riot of colors and a frenzied
burst of activity. The occasion: PUSHKAR FAIR.
Very few, if at all any, fairs in the world can
match the liveliness of Pushkar. Most people
associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's
largest camel fair. But it is much more than that.
It is an occasion for villagers from far and near
to gather together and enjoy a welcome break from
their harsh life of the arid desert. And enjoy
they do! In dazzling style and colors.
It is an occasion for Hindu pilgrims to converge
for a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake to "wash
away the sins of a lifetime" and pay obeisance at
the ONLY Brahma temple in the world.
For the visitor, it is an unparalleled and
unforgettable experience to capture the vibrancy
of
the entire state of Rajasthan in one place. This
website by Rex Tours, attempts to give you a
glimpse of the magic of Pushkar. Of course, you
have to be there to truly understand it.
Pushkar lake
It is semicircular lake around which there are
52 "Ghats". The max depth of the lake is 10 mts.
The lake is a holy place and is known as the king
of the "Trithas". The bath at Pushkar is thought
to be more important than at any other place. The
holy dip in this lake on kartika Purnima is
thought to be salvation giving.The man who BATHES
in the Shukla Paksha of Karitha month and has the
Darshan of varah will not take rebirth on this
earth and enjoy the bliss of heaven. The people
who have a holy dip at the lake on karitha
Purinama, gain the fruit equal to do the Jap and
Tap for one hundred years. There are many yajna
spots which cannot be counted even by Vrihshpati,
the teacher of the gods.
Temples at Pushkar
Pushkar abounds in temples, the special attraction
being, the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple
in India, dedicated to Brahma.This somewhat
somnolent town, reverberates with hectic activity
during the festivities.
Brahma Temple
The Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre
for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar
valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the
Anasagar lake. This place, full of natural beauty,
holds a special place in the hearts of Indian for
it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all
the gods and goddesses, performed a Yagya here.
Legends also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar
had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from
the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into this
valley.Brahma Temple The most famous temple in
Pushkar, this is the only temple dedicated to Lord
Brahma (the creator of the universe according to
Hindu mythology) in the entire country. You can
identify it by its red spire and by the image of a
hans(the goose considered sacred to Lord
Brahma).This temple built with marble is decorated
with silver coins and there is a silver turtle on
the floor of the temple.
Savitri Temple
This is the temple dedicated to Lord Brahma's
first wife. It is located on the hill behind the
Brahma temple, and one has to climb a long series
of steps to reach the destination. It gives a
panoramic view of the lake and surrounding sand
dunes.
Warah Temple
The Warah temple houses an image of lord Vishnu in
the incarnation of wild boar.The temples of Brahma
and Warah are considered equally important. This
ancient temple belived to be constructed by King
Anaji Chauhan (1123-1150). Mythologically a very
important temple temple and is believed that
Vishnu came on the earth in the incarnation of
Warah(wild boar) to kill the demon Hirnayaksh and
liberate the land from his atrocities.
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