About Pushkar

Pushkar in true words is a holy city known not only in india but in the entire world.It is a holy pilgrimage for not only Hindus but for people of all sects, caste and creed.It is a small town located at the distance of 14kms from Ajmer which is also known worldwide for Dargah,the abode of a heavenly soul.
Pushkar is known for the only Brahma Temple in the world.It is also known for the ghats,there are 52 bathing ghats in Pushkar and are always occupied with the people for performing some or the other holy rituals.Tourists from all over the world come here to pay homage every year.
Other than the spiritual importance Pushkar also owe great scenic beauty with its sand dunes.Visitors cherish the soft and romantic evening breeze of Pushkar wandering on sand dunes or at the Sunset point cafe.The city provides best accomodation for the tourists with hotels ranging from budget and economic hotels to heritage hotels.
One major attraction of Pushkar is The Pushkar Fair.During The Pushkar fair this land of serenity and calmness turn into a buzzing land of dance, music, trade and commerce.Kalbelia Dance is the major attraction for tourists during the fair.
Pushkar also offers various shopping articles known for their unique charm like textiles, clothes with elaborate embroidery, ethnic jewellery which is a speciality of Rajasthan, lovely colourful bangles, alluring miniature paintings, leather goods, lovely brass utensils, camel covers, mesmerising puppets and pottery.
This blog provides the best information of Pushkar covering all the important features one would like to know before visiting the place.

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Gayatri Temple

According to Hindu mythology, the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak from the Swarg or heaven. The place where the swan would drop the lotus would be the place where Lord Brahma would perform a grand yagna. Pushkar was that place, and it came to be called Pushkar ever since. Pushkar is 14 km from Ajmer and revered as one of the five 'Dhams' the must visit pilgrimage spots for the Hindus.
Goddess Gayatri is the consort of Lord Brahma and is said to have stood by him while he performed the yajna at Pushkar. Goddess Gayatri was said to have been an untouchable. Legend says that to purify her she was put into the mouth of a cow and taken out from the other end. The Gayatri Temple at Pushkar in Rajasthan is visited every pilgrim out on a pilgrimage tour at Pushkar.
The Gayatri Temple in Pushkar Rajasthan is located by the side of the holy pond atop a hill.The temple remains closed during the noon and early afternoon for the midday offering.
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