Introduction
Pushkar is a Sanskrit word which means 'Born Due to Flower'. The myth says that this town was founded when a lotus fell from its beak on the Earth. The place where it fell is known as Pushkar. The town situated 14 km Ajmer, is included in the major pilgrimage centres of Hindus, giving it the title of 'Tirth Raj' (king of pilgrimages). Major attractions of this town include Pushkar Lake, The Ghats, Brahma Temple and Pushkar Camel Fair. It emerged as a prime tourist attraction for the foreigners recently.
Places to Visit in Pushkar
» Pushkar Fair : Thousands of Hindu devotees gather around Pushkar Lake to take the holy dip on one full moon day of October- November or Kartik Purnima, according to Hindu calender. Pushkar Fair is also held during this auspicious time of the year, which is famous for it's Camel trading and other traditional celebrations. The fair is celebrated over a period of seven days.
Pushkar is a Sanskrit word which means 'Born Due to Flower'. The myth says that this town was founded when a lotus fell from its beak on the Earth. The place where it fell is known as Pushkar. The town situated 14 km Ajmer, is included in the major pilgrimage centres of Hindus, giving it the title of 'Tirth Raj' (king of pilgrimages). Major attractions of this town include Pushkar Lake, The Ghats, Brahma Temple and Pushkar Camel Fair. It emerged as a prime tourist attraction for the foreigners recently.
Places to Visit in Pushkar
» Pushkar Fair : Thousands of Hindu devotees gather around Pushkar Lake to take the holy dip on one full moon day of October- November or Kartik Purnima, according to Hindu calender. Pushkar Fair is also held during this auspicious time of the year, which is famous for it's Camel trading and other traditional celebrations. The fair is celebrated over a period of seven days.
