| Brahma Temple |
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The most important temple in the world where Lord Brahma worshipped. This
temple is the only temple dedicated to Brahma. Brahma the Hindu god of
creation, four headed facing and all four directions symbolizing his
presence everywhere. The temple has marble floors and stairs and coins have
been put by the devotees to mark the the births and deaths of their loved
ones.
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| Pushkar
Lake |
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Pushkar lake is another important attraction of Pushkar and it has immense
significanse for the followers of Hinduism according to legend the lake was
dedicated to Lord Brahma. The lake at Pushkar is called tirtharaj which
means king of all holy places. Most hindu temples. Most hindu temples have a
holy lake of river where devotees are supposed to take a dip to purify
themselves before entering the temple.
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| Savitri Temple |
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This temple is dedicated to 'Mata Savitri'. this is situated on the hill
behind the Brahma temple and a long series of steps has to be climbed to
reach it. It gives a beautiful picturesque view of the Pushkar Lake and the
surrounding sand dune villages. According to legend while Brahma was
performing a sacred rituals his wife Savitri not present. Since the presence
was essential for rituals Brahma hastily married a local maiden. when
Savitri heard about this she flew in to a rage.
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| Pushkar
Palace |
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Pushkar palace was built by Maharaja of Kishangarh about 400 years ago.
Pushakar palace was situated on the edge of Pushkar Lake. It offers a panoramic
view of Pushkar Lake 400 temples, banks sand dunes and the Aravalli Hills.
Pushkar Palace is also now converted in to a hotel like Man Mahal.
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Man Mahal
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This palace was built by Raja Man Singh of Ajmer and used by him on his
trips to the holy town of the Pushkar. It is the largest royal house in
Pushkar. The palace is located on the east of Sarovar the sacred lake in
Pushkar and gives clear views of the bank and temples located and that
around Sarovar. Now this mahal is treated as a traditional guest house.
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Varah Temple
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Varah Temple built in 12th century, it was one of the many temple destroyed
by emperor Aurangzeb. Later in 1727 it was reconstructed by Raja Sawai Jai
Singh of Jaipur. The temple has elegant carvings and sculptures besides the
richly ornamented image house.
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Pushkar Fair
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The holy town of Rajasthan is also famous for Pushkar Fair, which is held
every November, held for seven days starts on Naomi, finishes on Kartik
Poornima (Full Moon). Thousands of pilgrims throng the lake during the
annual cattle fair and on the full moon of Kartik take a holy dip in the
lake. Its an occasion for holy villagers from far and near to gather
together and enjoy a welcome break from their harsh life of the arid
desert.
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