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Brahma Temple

Brahma Temple
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. 


Pushkar Lake


Pushkar Lake 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.

Savitri Temple

Savitri Temple
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.

Pushkar Palace

Pushkar Palace
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.

Man Mahal


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.

Varah Temple


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.

 

Pushkar Fair

Pushkar Fair
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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