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

Saraswati Temple

Stone Carved Statue Of Goddess Saraswati

View Of Pushkar From The Saraswati Temple
Saraswati is the wife of Brahma. Literally her name means 'the flowing one' .In the Rig Veda she represents a river deity and is connected with fertility and purification. She is considered the personification of all knowledge - arts, sciences, crafts and skills. She is the goddess of the creative impulse, the source of music, beauty and eloquence. Artists, writers and other individuals involved in creative endeavors have for millennia come on pilgrimage to Pushkar to request the inspiration of Brahma and Saraswati. According to a theory,the shrine myths are often metaphorical expressions of the particular power of a pilgrimage place, the lake, hill and area of Pushkar have a spirit or presence that awakens and stimulates the human capacity of creativity.
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