Pushkar Trip Overview
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India and is located in the Ajmer district of the Indian state Rajasthan. It is situated 14 km (8.7 mi) northwest of Ajmer at an average elevation of 510 m (1,670 ft) and is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage site) for the Hindus. This beautiful town lies on the shore of Pushkar lake. This city is also known as the town of fairs and festivities. Infact, its specialty is the annual fair- Pushkar camel and livestock Fair, which is held in October to November for a period of seven days. The tour takes you to the Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, Savitri Mata temple and Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
A legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Pushkar, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India and is located in the Ajmer district of the Indian state Rajasthan. It is situated 14 km (8.7 mi) northwest of Ajmer at an average elevation of 510 m (1,670 ft) and is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage site) for the Hindus. This beautiful town lies on the shore of Pushkar lake. This city is also known as the town of fairs and festivities. Infact, its specialty is the annual fair- Pushkar camel and livestock Fair, which is held in October to November for a period of seven days. The tour takes you to the Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, Savitri Mata temple and Dargah of Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
A legacy of timeless architectural heritage makes Pushkar a fascinating city.
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Stop At: Pushkar Lake, Pushkar 305022 India
According to Hindu scriptures, the sacred Pushkar Lake is described as ‘Tirtha Raj’, the king of all pilgrimage sites. No pilgrimage is considered to be complete without a dip in in the holy Pushkar Lake. Semi-circular in shape and about 8-10 metres deep, Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 bathing ghats and over 400 temples and is truly a magnificent sight to behold.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Near to brahma temple Savitri Temple, Pushkar 305022 India
Dedicated to Lord Brahma’s first wife, Goddess Savitri, this temple is situated on a hillock right behind the Brahma temple. While climbing the long series of steps leading to the temple, one can catch a panoramic view of the lake, surrounding temples and sand dunes. The presence of the only Brahma Temple in Pushkar is the outcome of Savitri’s curse to Brahma for marrying another Goddess, Gayatri, while starting his yagna in Pushkar.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ganahera Brahma Temple Rd, Pushkar 305022 India
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir is a temple dedicated to the Hindu God of Creation, Lord Brahma and is located close to the sacred Pushkar Lake. The ancient structure is about 2000 years old, although the current structure dates to the 14th century. Pushkar has over 500 temples, some very old, but the Brahma temple is the most important among them. Legend has it that Brahma came down upon earth to perform a yajna and chose this site for his temple. In the 8th century, Hindu philosopher Adi Shankara devoted himself to renovating the temple, but the current structure is credited to Maharaja Jawat Raj of Ratlam, who repaired and slightly modified it. The inner sanctum of the temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma and his second wife, Gayatri. The temple is made of marble and stone stabs. Its red pinnacle (shikhara) can be seen from a distance and the temple has a distinct hamsa (bird) motif. On Kartik Poornima during Pushkar Fair, the town celebrates a festival dedicated to Brahma. Devout pilgrims visit the temple after bathing and cleansing themselves in the sacred Pushkar Lake. The Brahma temple has been recognised as one of the ten most religious places in the world and is considered to be one of the five sacred pilgrimage destinations for Hindus.
Duration: 30 minutes
