The holy city of Pushkar is extremely popular due to its legendary history, glorious cultures, and spirituality sprawling all around. Pushkar is the perfect place where one can experience seamless spirituality and solace. The town is blessed with one of the rarest temples of Lord Brahma apart from numerous ghats where pilgrims can be seen performing rituals.
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Major Attractions in Pushkar are:
Pushkar Lake
This holy lake has over 50 bathing Ghats. These ghats make a perfect place to sit and enjoy the serenity sprawling around. Pushkar Lake is nestling with over 400 temples devoted to various Hindu deities. It is believed that you can wash away your sins by taking a bath in this lake’s holy water.
Brahma's Temple
Also known with the name of Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Brahma's Temple is one of the rarest temples of Brahma in India. It was built in the fourteenth century and is made of marble and stone. The temple has a unique architecture with some enthralling architectural aspects. It has a pillared outdoor hall apart from stone slabs and molted lead. Married men are not allowed into the sanctum sanctorum as this area can be accessed by only ascetics or sanyasis.
Mahadeva Temple
Mahadeva Temple is a highly popular temple in Pushkar dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is visited by streams of local devotees apart from vacationers. The temple has a white marble statue of Lord Shiva and its interiors are adorned with magnificent wall paintings and embossed pink pillars.
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Varah Temple
This biggest temple of Pushkar is dedicated to Varaha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The temple is made of unique culmination of architectural styles and is visited by every Hindu devotee.
Savitri Temple
Sitting atop the Ratnagiri Hill, Savitri Temple was raised in 1687. It is said that this is the place where Goddess Savitri rested after revolting with her husband on tying knot with another woman. Thus, she built this temple to keep an eye on her husband. Trek to reach this shrine is fascinating with breathtaking views of the surrounding regions.
Pushkar Camel Fair
Pushkar is world renowned for organizing the Pushkar Camel Fair. The fair sees over fifty thousand camels decked up and partaking in various competitions. It is celebrated in the month of November every year. This is a great occasion to delve into the local cultures of Rajasthan and to participate in numerous fun games like matka phod (break the pot), longest moustache, camel race and aerobics, bridal competition, etc.
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