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Pushkar
The 'Nag Pahar' or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar.
The Lake has a mythological significance associated with it. According to myth, Lord Brahma was on his way to search for a suitable place to perform a 'Yagna' (a fire sacrifice). While contemplating, a lotusfellfrom his hand on the earth and water sprouted from three places. One of them was Pushkar where Lord Brahma performed his yagna.
Surrounded by hills on three sides, Pushkar abounds in temples. Of these the most famous is the Brahma temple - the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma in the country.
The holy lake has 52 ghats and pilgrims taking a ritual dip in the lake is a common sight.
Although a serene town, Pushkar bustles with life during the joyous celebrations, held on Kartik Purnima.
Every year thousands of devotees throng the lake around the full moon day of Kartik Purnima in October-November to take a holy dip in the lake. A huge and colourful cattle fair - the Pushkar Fair, is also held during this time. Dance, music and colourful shops spring up during this fair. Also on sale are mouth-watering traditional delicacies. Colour fully attired village folk enhance the fun of the occasion.
A host of cultural events against the backdrop of this pretty setting are also organised including attractive puppet shows. Cattle auction and camel races are also a part of the festivities.
PRIME SITES
Savitri Temple: A temple dedicated to the first wife of Lord Brahma - the Savitri t~mple is located 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 surrounding desertscape.
Man Mahal: On the banks of Pushkar is the magnificent palace built by
Raja Man Singh I of Amer. Now converted into the RTDC Hotel Sarovar it offers a comfortable accommodation to the visitors.
The Brahma Temple: It is the only temple in India dedicated to Lord Brahma. The temple is marked by a red
spire and over the entrance gateway is a beautiful statue of a 'Hans' or goose - the celestial carrier of Lord Brahma.
Shopping: An array of stalls all along the main bazar are renowned for embroidered fabrics and shoes, colourful beads and bangles, brass utensils, belts studded with brass, cloth covers for camels with mirrorwork, colourful saddles and leather goods, beautiful wall hangings and shoulder bags.
The prime shopping spots are Home Circus, Bazaza Bazar, Sarafa Bazar, Malakhera Bazar and Kedalganj Bazar.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
HOW TO GET THERE
Air: Jaipur 146 km is the nearest airport.
Rail: Ajmer 11 km is the nearest railhead.
Road: Good road connections.
Local Transport: Linked to Ajmer by city bus service. (Every 20 min. a bus is available)
Where to stay: RTDC Hotel Sarovar; Peacock Holiday Resort (with a swimming pool), Tel. : 72093, 72414, 72516; Hotel Pushkar Palace (A Heritage Hotel), Tel.: 72001, 72401-3. Also RTDC Tourist Village providing luxury tents with toilets and bathrooms during Pushkar Fair. Dharmshalas and Inns are also available.
Shopping: During Pushkar fair, shopping is real fun when a bewildering variety of souvenirs are offered for sale in numerous roadside stalls like beads, bangles, embroidered shawls, clothes, cloth covers for camels embroidered and embellished with mirrors. Colourful saddles and beautifully woven blankets and camel leather goods.
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
Banks: State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Tel. : 2006; Punjab National Bank,
Tel. : 2027.
Hospital: General Hospital, Tel. : 2029.
Tourist Information: Rajasthan Tourist Office, Hotel Sarovar, Tel. : 2040. Travel Agents: Rukmani Tours & Travels, Hotel Peacock Resort,
Tel. : 2093, 3414 ( For Air, Rail and Road reservations).
Important Telephone Numbers: Police Station, Tel. : 2046; General Post Office, Tel. : 2021.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Area: 5 sq. km.
Climate: Mean Max. Summer: 40.7°C Winter: 23.3° C
Mean Min. Summer: 25.9°C Winter: 6.3° C
Rainfall: 50 cms.
Best Season: July-March
Languages: Rajasthani, Hindi, English.
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