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According to the Padma (Lotus) Purana,
Pushkar, 15km northwest of Ajmer, came into existence
when Lord Brahma, the inventor, dropped his lotus flower (pushpa)
to earth from his hand (kar) to kill a demon. At the three
spots where the petals landed, water magically appeared in
the midst of the desert to form three small blue lakes, and
it was on the banks of the largest of these that Brahma
consequently convened a gathering of some 900,000 celestial
beings - the entire Hindu pantheon.
Places to see in Pushkar:
Savitri Temple - A temple devoted to the first wife of
Lord Brahma the Savitri temple is situated on the hill
behind the Brahma Temple which can be reached by a flight of
steps. The temple offers a panoramic view of the lake and
the neighboring desertscape.
Pushkar Lake - One of the most
sacred sites for Hindus, Pushkar Lake is the most famous
tourist attraction in the holy town of Pushkar. It's
a beautiful semi-circular lake with 52 lovely ghats nearby
it. According to beliefs, a dip in the Pushkar Lake on the
auspicious occasion of Karthik Poornima brings deliverance
to devotees.
The Brahma Temple - It is the
only temple in India devoted to Lord Braham. The temple is
marked by a red spire and over the entrance gateway us a
beautiful statue carrier of Lord Brahma.
Pushkar Fair & Festivals
Pushkar Fair (Oct.-Nov.) :- A colorful and lively fair,
it is one of the major cattle fairs in the country held
every year at Pushkar on Kartik Poornima (full moon,
October - November) . The 9 day event is careful to be the
most striking animal fair in the world. As the fair has
religious consequence too, pilgrims and tradesmen come in
thousands from far and near.
How to Reach Pushkar:
By Air - Jaipur is the nearest airport from Pushkar. It
is about 138 km away from the Pushkar town. Regular buses
from Jaipur are available for Pushkar.
By Road - Ajmer, about 11 Km from Pushkar, is the
nearest railhead and well connected to Delhi, Ahmedabad,
Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur Udaipur and Abu Road by regular
trains.
By Road - Pushkar is well connected to other cities
and towns of Rajasthan. Regular bus services operate from
Pushkar/Ajmer to popular destinations around.
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