Pushkar Rajasthan
Pushkar, Blue Lotus Flower in Sanskrit, is one of the oldest cities of India. As per Hindu mythology, Lord Brahma performed a 60,000 year long penance in Pushkar so that he would to get a glimpse of Radha Krishna.
Parikrama around Pushkar Lake
The Pushkar lake has 52 ghats along its periphery. During the Pushkar Fair (October – November) numerous pilgrims throng to take a holy dip to cleanse their sins.
Jaipur Ghat
This lake is considered as sacred as the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet.
There are over 500 Hindu temples around the lake.
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India.
Puja
The water is also believed to cure skin diseases.
According to mythology, in order to achieve salvation one must visit Pushkar after visiting all the other four Dhams.
Jodhpur Ghat
Sunset at Jaipur Ghat
Jaipur ghat, right next to the new Rang Nath temple, is a popular place to catch sunsets.
Sunset at Jaipur Ghat
View from Jaipur Ghat
The ghat is magical in the evenings with local musicians adding to the feel of the place.
Local musician
Gurdwara Singh Sabha
Pushkar was visited by both Guru Nanak Dev and Guru Gobind Singh. This shrine was constructed to commemorate Guru Nanak Dev’s visit to the holy city.
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar hosts the annual five day long Pushkar Fair. This is one of the largest cattle fairs in the country.
Dates:
2012 : November 20-28
2013 : November 9-17
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