|  The
idyllic township housing the sacred lake of Pushkar, lies 11 km from Ajmer. Pushkar
is separated from Ajmer, by the Nag Pahar (Snake Mountain). This beautiful lake
surrounded by bathing ghats, has its religious significance, rooted in a myth.
A lovely and gigantic fair is held every year, on Kartik Poornima (full moon in
Pushkar Fair October-November). About 1,00,000 pilgrims gather here, to take a
dip in the holy lake. The fair is also the biggest camel market. Besides camels,
horses and bullocks are sold here. The colourfully dressed people enhance the
exuberant mood of the fair. Pushkar abounds in temples, the special attraction
being, the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India, dedicated to Brahma.
This somewhat somnolent town, reverberates with hectic activity during the
festivities. Extensive arrangements are made to cope with the large attendance.
A host of cultural programmes are staged to enthrall the audience. The biggest
draws of the events, are the cattle auction and the camel race. Puppet shows are
the other major crowd - pullers.
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| Savitri
Temple
This is the temple dedicated to Lord Brahma's first wife.
It is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple, and one has to climb a long
series of steps to reach the destination. It gives a panoramic view of the lake
and surrounding sand dunes.
Man Mahal
Built by Raja Man Singh I of Amer, the palace stands on the banks of the Pushkar,
and is now known as the RTDC Hotel Sarovar, the most convenient place for visitors
to stay. |
Winter: October to March.