Introduction

Pushkar is a city in the Ajmer district in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is a tourist spot for Hindus. Pushkar is situated on the Coast of Pushkar Lake; this lake consists of many Ghats where visitors bathe. It is absolutely worth to say that Pushkar is a hidden gem in Rajasthan because of its architecture, spiritual importance, fairs, lakes, culture, tourism, etc. Let us discuss the qualities of this city which collectively make it a gem.

Architecture

The architecture of Pushkar is remarkable. There are around 500 temples in Pushkar and all are designed so beautifully and traditionally. Decorated pillars and carving on walls with lively statues make these temples of Pushkar a masterpiece. There are many royal resorts which are the real combination of traditional and modern times.

Spiritual Importance

Pushkar is a city of temples. The red spired Brahma temple is the most important temple and is most renowned among all the temples in Pushkar. This temple belongs to Lord Brahma (The creator of life) one of the holy trinity of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh). The temple cherishes a full-size statue of Lord Brahma. Other famous temples in Pushkar are Savitri temple, Rangji temple, Varaha temple, etc.

Fairs               

Pushkar is famous for its yearly fair known as Pushkar Camel Fair featuring a selling bazaar of cattle, horses, and camels. It is held in the month of October.Pushkar fair lasts for five days and it is a period of lessening and happiness for the villagers. This fair time is the tiring time for them, as this is one of the largest cattle fairs in the country. In addition to the livestock trading market, Pushkar holds a fiesta of folk music and dances, magic shows, horse and camel races and various other traditional sports and competitions. Other famous fairs are Nagaur Fair and Tejaji Fair.

Tourism

Pushkar is a preferred destination for thousands of tourists and followers. Along with exciting epic history, a bequest of eternal architectural inheritance makes Pushkar a captivating city. Ajmer is the adjacent tourist attraction that lays outside the city limits of Pushkar. Situated 27 kilometers away from Ajmer, there is Kishangarh, well-known for its miniature paintings, more widely known as Bani Thani.

Lakes

Pushkar Lake – The major attraction of Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake which is considered as a consecrated lake. Pushkar has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage because of this holy lake.

Old Pushkar – Old Pushkar Lake is reconstructed and is located around 5 km from Pushkar Lake. According to the primeval texts, Old Pushkar has the same cultural and religious worth for the visitors.

Other Attractions

Pushkar is one of the pilgrimage places for those who exercise the Hindu belief and offer blessings in their lifetime. One of the attractions in Pushkar is the famous Maha Aarti. The blazes, flinging of colorful flower petals and melodies were actually touching. The coolest part of visiting Pushkar is that you can drive into the desert. Camel safaris are running all year round, including the offseason.

Shopping and Food

Pushkar has some naively cheap prices for leather bags, wall hangings, shawls, handicrafts, and jewellery. The best foods in Pushkar are the falafels. The vendors can easily be seen on the main market street. The falafel stalls serve up a giant covering with falafel, fries, salad and cheese filling and it only costs around 100 rupees.

Conclusion

Many travelers find a paradise here in Pushkar due to its peaceful atmosphere. Rajasthan can be muddled, irrational and busy but this holy city makes you overlook all that. Your trip to Pushkar will definitely give you complete satisfaction.

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