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Pushkar is a fantastic fusion of history and mythology that makes it worth the
travel. According to an oft-quoted legend, Lord Brahma
was in search of an
auspicious place to perform yagna and was over the Rajasthan desert on his swan.
Some lotus petals fell from his
hand and wafted down. Miraculously, blue lakes
sprang up where the flowers touched land. A lake sprung up at
Pushkar, and that is
how the scenic
holy lake of Pushkar came into being. A dip
in the lake is supposed to give you and seven generations in your family,
that
ultimate salvation that pilgrims traveling from world over are seeking. That’s Pushkar-the ultimate pilgrimage-for you! May people
from all over the world come
to Travel Pushkar &
Visit Pushkar. Pushkar situated just 15 km
away from Ajmer , is one of the most vi-
sited pilgrimage places in India. Stepped
in mythological nuances Pushkar is frequented by tourist form across the globe,
who apprecia-
te the true essence and sanctity of the place. You can see them
partake in the gaiety and festivities with gay abandon through the fairs
and
festivals. Camel safari in Pushkar , shopping
in colorful bazaars, visiting the temples of Pushkar, performing puja at the Ghats of si-
mply spending time in calm contemplation by
the lake, there is lots that you could look for in Pushkar.
Like any other place in Rajasthan, Pushkar has a history to it, which is
bound to interest you. For instance, references of the city can be
found in Fa-hein’s account in the 4th century A.D. The great Hindu epics of
Mahabharata and Ramayana make references to this religious
place regarded to be Adi Tiratha. If you look at it myth logically, it is said that after you visit
the four dhamas, spiritual places in India, you
need to
visit Pushkar to complete your salvation. And
hence Pushkar, gains immense significance and forms and integral part of the
pilgrimage
cycle.
Few things can
match the effervescene, vigor and brightness of a traditional fair like the
world acclaimed Pushkar fair. The picturesque
Pushkar Lake surrounded by hills on three
sides and sand dues on the fourth makes a perfect site for the annual religious
and cattle fair at
Pushkar . And this is when
Pushkar the otherwise quite town pulsates with life! Pushkar is one of the most
liked places by the travelers .
There are many
Hotels in Pushkar which provide best rooms at best prices.
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