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HISTORY
Historically, Pushkar always had great strategic
importance and was sacked by Mahumud of Ghanzi
on one of his periodic forays from Afghanistan.
Later it became a favorite residence of the
great Moghula. One of the first contacts between
the Moghula and the British occurred in Pushkar
when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jehangir here in
1616. The city was subsequently taken by the
Scindias and, in 1818, it was handed over to
the British, becoming one of the few places
in Rajasthan controlled directly by British
rather than being part of a princely state.
CULTURE
Located just 11 kms from Ajmer, the holy lake
of Pushkar is believed to have been created
by Lord Brahma himself. It is as important as
Benaras or Puri. Devout Hindus believe that
it is essential to visit Pushkar at least once
in their lifetime.
No pilgrimage is consedered complete without
a dip in the holy Pushkar lake. Pushkar has
as many as 400 temples and 52 ghats and the
only temple in the country that is dedicated
to Brahama is to be found here. While Pushkar
is a heaven for the religiously inclined, it
is also the venue of one of the country's most
colorful cattle fairs - the Pushkar Fair. |
Tourism in Pushkar
Pack
your bags for holidays in the holy city of Pushkar.
Visit the great religious fair and cattle fair of India.
Color cattle and crowd, all in an unparalleled Indian
holiday.
With
the sacred lakes and temples the holy town of Pushkar
is a picture perfect example of the rich culture of
royal Rajasthan. Located on the banks of the Pushkar
Lake it boasts of the only Hindu temple in India that
is dedicated to Brahma. Could holidaying ever be more
satisfying? A dip in the lake on Kartik Purnima is believed
to be the key to salvation. People not only from across
India but also from all over the world flock to be a
part of the annual fair held at Pushkar every November.
With whooping fifty bathing ghats, Pushkar is well equipped
for the lakhs of devotes and participants that come
to the fair. Be a part of the colorful festivity with
the cattle competitions and trading of camels, horses
and cattle. Give an ear to the folk bards and poets.
Shop
for the items ranging from saddles and ropes to the
bead necklaces of Naguar. Bask in the richness of the
culture of India along with the blazing sun. Cleanse your soul
with a Holy dip in the Pushkar lake. Mark the itinerary for your holidays
at the celebrated Indian Pushkar mela.
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| Pushkar
Fair |
Every November, the sleepy little
town of Pushkar (145 kms from Jaipur) comes alive
with a riot of colours and joyous celebrations.Held
for five days and culminating on the auspicious
Purnima (Full moon) day of the Hindu month of
Kartik, the Pushkar Fair means different things
to different people...
The ultimate pilgrimage for the religious minded...
a mega-bazaar for camel-traders... an opportunity
for villagers around to rejoice together with
festive abandon... an unforgettable and simply-not-to-be-missed
experience for tourists...
But the Pushkar Fair is much more than that -
no one is untouched by its magical spell. It's
not unusual to hear of tourists overstaying their
visit by months, non-vegetarians and alcoholics
turning herbivore, foreigners shunning their western
garb for rustic clothes....
Fair & Festivals
Pushkar Fair (18th-26th
November, 2004)
The well-known and marked with largest participation
of all the festivals of Rajasthan, Pushkar is
an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of
a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music
and sports are highlight of this event. Recommended.
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| Places
of Interest |
Pushkar is a relatively small town and easy enough
to get around on foot There are no autorickshaws
in the town center. A bicycle is best to get around.
Temples
Pushkar boasts temples, through few are as ancient
pilgrimage site many were destroyed by Aurangzeb
and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is what
is said to be the only temple in India dedicated
to Brahma. It's marked by a red spire and over
the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol,
of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen
Pushkar as its site. The Rangji Temple chosen
is also important.
The one - hour trek up to the hilltop temple overlooking
the lake is best made early in the morning; the
view is magnificent.
Ghats
Numerous ghats run down to the lake, and pilgrims
are constantly bathing in the lake's holy waters.
If you wish to join them, do it with respect -
remove your shoes, don't smoke and don't take
photographs. This is not Varanasi and the pilgrims
here can be very touchy about insensitive instruction
by non - Hindus. |
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HOW
TO GET THERE
By Air
The nearest airport from Pushkar is Jaipur. Jaipur is well
connected to all the major cities which includes Delhi, Mumbai,
Kolkata, Jodhpur, Udaipur. Recently, flights to Dubai has
also started from Pushkar by Indian Airlines.
By Bus
Pushkar is 11 km from main Ajmer bus stand. Rajasthan Roadways
run very comfortable deluxe buses from Jaipur. There are buses
from Jaipur to Ajmer every 15 minutes, some nonstop. The roads
are very good, and it takes around 3 hrs from Jaipur. You
can also come by hire private cars.
By Train
The nearest railway station for Pushkar is Ajmer, which is
on the Broad Gauge and hence connected to all the metro cities
of India. There are daily trains from Delhi in morning (Shatabdhi
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