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The biggest draws of the event are the cattle auction, bartering the animals and the camel race. It is breath-taking to witness several sports, involving camel --- a friend of desert folk of Rajasthan. Puppet shows are equally alluring and enjoying. FOR PUSHKAR FAIR CLICK HERE TOURIST
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MAHAL BRAHMA TEMPLE The
Brahma temple is an important pilgrim centre for the Hindus. It is nestled
in the Pushkar valley which lies beyond Nagaparvat and the Anasagar
lake. This
place, full of natural beauty, This temple has an image of Lord Vishnu, life-size dwarpals (door men) and Garuda pillars showing the mythical bird styled in gold. Pushkar has around four hundred temples. There is a temple dedicated to Mahalaskmi, who is the Goddess of wealth and the Godamba Temple. Worth special mention are the temples of Vishnu. Atmeshvara, Gayatri, Savitri and the old Ranagnath Tourism Development Corporation also provides facilities to the tourists, specially during the Pushkar fair, when a tented village is put up.
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The
picturesque township and 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. According to the padam Puran, Lord Brahma - Lord of
creation was in search of a suitable place for a vedic yagna (Sacrifice).
While contemplating, a lotus fell from his hand on the earth and water
sprouted from three places. One of them was Pushkar, and Brahma decided
to perform his yagna here.
This
somewhat somnolent town reverberates with hectic activity during the
festivities. To cope up with the large-scale attendance, extensive arrangements
are made;impeccably and efficiently. An aura of gaiety and excitement
marks the fair. Gaily costumed enthusiasts rubbing shoulders in the
human ocean, hunting around for shopping bargains, engaged in parleys
for striking deals in the camel market, savouring an endless mouthwatering
delicacies, enjoying the local folk presentations, contribute to enhance
the colour of the celebrations. A long record of cultural existence
in Rajasthan longs for you at the fair. A host of cultural programmes
are staged to enthral the audience, These performances go a long way
in familiarising the participants with the Rajasthani way of life and
simultaneously create a spicy and crisp atmosphere.
Temple
of Lord Brahma's first wife. it is located on the hill behind the Brahma
Temple and one has to climb several steps to reach the point. It gives
a beautiful panoramic view of the lake, surrounding desert and villages.
holds
a special place in the hearts of Indians for it is believed that Lord
Brahma, together with all the Gods and Goddesses, performed a Yagya
here. Legend also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared
miraculously, when a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped
into the this valley. The image of Brahmaji in Pushkar is in a seated
Palthi position. This temple built with marble is decorated with silver
turtle on the floor of the temple. The Rangnath temple has been built
in southern style and is simply magnificent. Its images are almost true
of life.
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