Pushkar
The Blessing of Brahma
General Information
District: Ajmer, State: Rajasthan, India
Area: 5 Sq. Km.
Languages Spoken: Rajasthani, Hindi, English
Long Distance Code: +91-145
Importance: World famous for the annual Camel fair and the only Lord Brahma temple.
Best Time to Visit: July to March
Description
Pushkar is all about a semicircular lake with 52 'ghats'. The maximum depth of the lake is 10mteres. It is a holy place and is known as king of all 'tiraths'. A holy dip in this lake on Karthik Purnima is said to wash all the sins and leads to salvation. It is said that the one who bathes in this holy water during the brighter fortnight of the Hindu calendar month Karthik and sees a Varah (an incarnation of Vishnu), will not take a rebirth on this planet again and can enjoy the heavenly bliss forever. The Karthik Purnima holy dip in this lake gives one a blessing equal to hundred penances. There are many yojana spots which can not be counted by the teacher of gods, Brihaspati.<br />How the name Pushkar came ahs a mythological story behind it. Once Lord Brahma was worried over the matter of not being prayed to on the earth like the other Gods. He had the desire to have a place on his name on the earth. So he threw a lotus flower which fell on three places and water sprang out from there miraculously. The first place where the flower fell is known as the Jyeshtha Pushkar, the second place is the Madhya Pushkar, and the third place is the Kanishtha Pushkar or Senior, Middle and the Junior respectively. Brahma threw the flower that is the 'Pushpa' with his own hands that is the 'Kar', therefore the name of this place became Pushkar.<br />There are 52 bathing ghats built around the lake. The water of each ghats is supposed to have special powers. Some of which are the Nag Kund for fertility, Roop tirath for beauty, Kapil vyapi Kund water helps cure leprosy and dip in the Mirakand Muni Kund grants the boon of wisdom. <br />Every year on the day of Karthik Purnima, that is the full moon day in the month of Karthik (somewhere in October - November), the famous Pushkar fair is held here. People from all over the country come to take the holy dip. The town comes alive with folk dancers and musicians who come from all the regions to show their talent. Joyful celebration, cultural variety and cattle market make Pushkar fair famous. This fair is one of the major cultural reflectors of the sate of Rajasthan. This is a five day affair when the small town comes alive with cultural activities and vibrant energy.<br />Apart from the religious rituals at the Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir, and other festivities, people participate in a number of sporting and cultural events. The great attraction of this fair other than the variety of folk dances and songs that fill the atmosphere is the camel race and the cattle fair. Cows, Buffaloes, Camels, Horses and even Donkeys are bargained for. This special fair attracts tourists from all over the world.<br />Location
11 Kilometers from Ajmer, on the edge of the desert, lies the tiny tranquil town of Pushkar, long the bank of a picturesque Pushkar lake. It is an important pilgrimage spot. The Nag pahar or the snake mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar.
The only Brahma temple in India where, according to Hindu mythology the creator of earth - Brahma is worshipped. Therefore it has become one of the most important pilgrimage centres for the Hindus. It is nestled in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nag parvat and the Ana Sagar Lake. This place is full of natural beauty. It is believed that Lord Brahma, along with other deities performed a Yagnya here. This only temple where Lord Brahma is worshiped is built with marble and decorated with silver coins and has a silver turtle on the floor of. It has a red spire and a goose, considered to be auspicious to Brahma.
A temple dedicated to the first wife of Brahma, this Savitri temple is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple. It offers a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding deserts cape.
On the banks of Pushkar is the magnificent palace built by Raja Man Singh - I of Amer. Now it has been converted into an RTDC Hotel Sarovar and offers a comfortable accommodation to the tourists.
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Rajasthan Tour / PC-627 (13 Days / 12 Nights)
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Considered to be one of the most popular and famous destinations in India for both international as well as domestic travelers, Rajasthan offers an exotic voyage through Impressive palaces like Havelis (former business houses) made of sandstone, elephants and mass sand jewels. Endowed generously with a great history and natural beauty, the golden sands of this state offer a lifetime experience to everyone. Dip yourself into the fascinating colors and vibrancy of the Rajasthani culture with this special tour that takes you up close and personal with the state.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Agra
Day 3 : Agra-Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur-Pushkar
Day 5 : Pushkar-Udaipur
Day 6 : Udaipur
Day 7 : Udaipur-Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
Day 9 : Jaisalmer
Day 10 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Day 11 : Bikaner
Day 12 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Day 13 : Mandawa-Delhi
Delhi--Agra-Jaipur-Pushkar-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Mandawa-Delhi
Considered to be one of the most popular and famous destinations in India for both international as well as domestic travelers, Rajasthan offers an exotic voyage through Impressive palaces like Havelis (former business houses) made of sandstone, elephants and mass sand jewels. Endowed generously with a great history and natural beauty, the golden sands of this state offer a lifetime experience to everyone. Dip yourself into the fascinating colors and vibrancy of the Rajasthani culture with this special tour that takes you up close and personal with the state.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Agra
Day 3 : Agra-Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur-Pushkar
Day 5 : Pushkar-Udaipur
Day 6 : Udaipur
Day 7 : Udaipur-Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur-Jaisalmer
Day 9 : Jaisalmer
Day 10 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Day 11 : Bikaner
Day 12 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Day 13 : Mandawa-Delhi
Royal Rajasthan / PC-642 (14 Days / 13 Nights)
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Rajasthan, the largest state In India areawise, was formed by merging 22 princely states and centrally administered areas of Ajmer and Mewar. Rarely would you find such diversity in people, customs , cultures, costumes, music, mannerism, dialect and cuisine as you travel through this colorful state. Geologists have traced the origin of this wonderland to the stone ages. Its ruins, relics and history speaks of the vicissitudes through which it has gone through over centuries filled with moments of glory and turbulent past. Rajasthan as a tourist destination offers a wide and varied spectrum of interesting locations, from the grandeur of its forts, palaces, Temples and havelis to the scenic beauty of lakes surrounded by the Aravali ranges to the awesome sand dunes of the vast Desert.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Mandawa
Day 4 : Mandawa-Bikaner
Day 5 : Bikaner-Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
Day 9 : Udaipur
Day 10 : Udaipur-Pushkar
Day 11 : Pushkar-Jaipur
Day 12 : Jaipur
Day 13 : Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Day 14 : Agra-Delhi
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Rajasthan, the largest state In India areawise, was formed by merging 22 princely states and centrally administered areas of Ajmer and Mewar. Rarely would you find such diversity in people, customs , cultures, costumes, music, mannerism, dialect and cuisine as you travel through this colorful state. Geologists have traced the origin of this wonderland to the stone ages. Its ruins, relics and history speaks of the vicissitudes through which it has gone through over centuries filled with moments of glory and turbulent past. Rajasthan as a tourist destination offers a wide and varied spectrum of interesting locations, from the grandeur of its forts, palaces, Temples and havelis to the scenic beauty of lakes surrounded by the Aravali ranges to the awesome sand dunes of the vast Desert.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Mandawa
Day 4 : Mandawa-Bikaner
Day 5 : Bikaner-Jaisalmer
Day 6 : Jaisalmer
Day 7 : Jaisalmer-Jodhpur
Day 8 : Jodhpur-Ranakpur-Udaipur
Day 9 : Udaipur
Day 10 : Udaipur-Pushkar
Day 11 : Pushkar-Jaipur
Day 12 : Jaipur
Day 13 : Jaipur-Fatehpur Sikri-Agra
Day 14 : Agra-Delhi
Golden Sands & Majestic Forts / PC-596 (21 Days / 20 Nights)
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Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination nonpareil. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler. It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps, with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes, take the tiger trail, or just watch the birds in the wetlands. You can also choose to pamper yourself in the lavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just has to choose an activity appropriate to one's temperament.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Agra
Day 4 : Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur-Pushkar-Shahpura
Day 7 : Shahpura
Day 8 : Shahpura-Bundi-Bardoli-Bhainsrorgarh
Day 9 : Bhainsrorgarh-Chittorgarh-Devigarh
Day 10 : Devigarh-Udaipur-Devigarh
Day 11 : Devigarh-Narlai
Day 12 : Narlai
Day 13 : Narlai-Jodhpur
Day 14 : Jodhpur
Day 15 : Jodhpur-Khimsar
Day 16 : Khimsar-Jaisalmer
Day 17 : Jaisalmer
Day 18 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Day 19 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Day 20 : Mandawa-Nawalgarh-Delhi
Day 21 : Delhi
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Folklore of heroism and romance resound from the formidable monuments that majestically stand to tell the tale of a bygone era. The magic of vibrant Rajasthan - its rich heritage, colourful culture, exciting desert safaris, shining sand-dunes, amazing variety lush forests and varied wildlife - makes it a destination nonpareil. Rajasthan is often portrayed as one vast open-air museum, with its relics so well preserved that it delights even the most skeptical traveler. It is an incredible destination for the outdoor-tourist – take a safari on horses, camels, elephants or even in jeeps, with the Aravalis - India's oldest mountain range as the backdrop. Feast your eyes on spectacular sand-dunes, take the tiger trail, or just watch the birds in the wetlands. You can also choose to pamper yourself in the lavish heritage properties. Rajasthan has something for everyone – one just has to choose an activity appropriate to one's temperament.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Agra
Day 4 : Agra-Fatehpur Sikri-Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur-Pushkar-Shahpura
Day 7 : Shahpura
Day 8 : Shahpura-Bundi-Bardoli-Bhainsrorgarh
Day 9 : Bhainsrorgarh-Chittorgarh-Devigarh
Day 10 : Devigarh-Udaipur-Devigarh
Day 11 : Devigarh-Narlai
Day 12 : Narlai
Day 13 : Narlai-Jodhpur
Day 14 : Jodhpur
Day 15 : Jodhpur-Khimsar
Day 16 : Khimsar-Jaisalmer
Day 17 : Jaisalmer
Day 18 : Jaisalmer-Bikaner
Day 19 : Bikaner-Mandawa
Day 20 : Mandawa-Nawalgarh-Delhi
Day 21 : Delhi
Tour the Exotic land, India / PC-562 (16 Days / 15 Nights)
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A journey starting from the north and ending in south of India. Each place comes as a surprise, each destination fascinates you equally. The mystic India comes alive on this tour. The beauty and the royalty come face to face in this mesmerizing tour of exotic India.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Agra
Day 4 : Agra-Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur-Samode
Day 7 : Samode-Pushkar
Day 8 : Pushkar-Udaipur
Day 9 : Udaipur
Day 10 : Udaipur-Mumbai-Kochi
Day 11 : Kochi - Alappuzha
Day 12 : Alappuzha - Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam
Day 13 : Kovalam
Day 14 : Kovalam
Day 15 : Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi
Day 16 : Delhi
Delhi-Agra-Jaipur-Samode-Pushkar-Udaipur-Mumbai-Kochi-Alappuzha-Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi
A journey starting from the north and ending in south of India. Each place comes as a surprise, each destination fascinates you equally. The mystic India comes alive on this tour. The beauty and the royalty come face to face in this mesmerizing tour of exotic India.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi
Day 3 : Delhi-Agra
Day 4 : Agra-Jaipur
Day 5 : Jaipur
Day 6 : Jaipur-Samode
Day 7 : Samode-Pushkar
Day 8 : Pushkar-Udaipur
Day 9 : Udaipur
Day 10 : Udaipur-Mumbai-Kochi
Day 11 : Kochi - Alappuzha
Day 12 : Alappuzha - Thiruvananthapuram-Kovalam
Day 13 : Kovalam
Day 14 : Kovalam
Day 15 : Kovalam-Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi
Day 16 : Delhi
Colourful India Tour / PC-572 (11 Days / 10 Nights)
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Discover the varied hues of Indian culture with this short trip to some of the most celebrated fair grounds of India. These grounds play host to thousands of worshippers every year and have an important role in the Indian mythology and legends.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Pushkar
Day 3 : Pushkar
Day 4 : Pushkar-Bikaner
Day 5 : Bikaner-Kolayat-Bikaner
Day 6 : Bikaner-Kolayat-Bikaner
Day 7 : Bikaner-Jaipur
Day 8 : Jaipur-Kota
Day 9 : Kota-Chandrabhaga-Kota
Day 10 : Kota-Chandrabhaga-Kota
Day 11 : Kota-Delhi
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Discover the varied hues of Indian culture with this short trip to some of the most celebrated fair grounds of India. These grounds play host to thousands of worshippers every year and have an important role in the Indian mythology and legends.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Delhi
Day 2 : Delhi-Pushkar
Day 3 : Pushkar
Day 4 : Pushkar-Bikaner
Day 5 : Bikaner-Kolayat-Bikaner
Day 6 : Bikaner-Kolayat-Bikaner
Day 7 : Bikaner-Jaipur
Day 8 : Jaipur-Kota
Day 9 : Kota-Chandrabhaga-Kota
Day 10 : Kota-Chandrabhaga-Kota
Day 11 : Kota-Delhi
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