Pushkar is mostly preferred by travellers from Delhi, Mumbai.
The go to destination for types of travellers, be it family, kids and couples,
Pushkar is, however, mostly preferred by Couple, Group. The best season or
months to visit places in Pushkar are February, March, October, November,
December. There are 13 tourist places in Pushkar, which can be explored by travellers.
Local attractions can be visited at any time of the day, be it early morning,
afternoon, evening or night, as suitable for travelers. Sightseeing in Pushkar
can be done by travellers, which will take half a day or one day, but to see
all sightseeing places, travellers need to stay in Pushkar for 2 days to 3
days.
10
Places to visit in Pushkar
Pushkar
Lake
Hindus from all across India consider Pushkar Lake to be one
of the most sacred lakes of India. According to legend, the origin of this lake
was the lotus flower petals that fell on earth from Lord Brahma’s hands.
The lake is surrounded by 52 palaces, 400 temples and 52
bathing ‘ghats’, which are a series of steps leading to the lake. Every year in
November, pilgrims take a holy dip in this lake. It is believed that the water
of the lake is capable of cleansing sins and curing skin diseases. A fair
called Pushkar Fair is also held near this lake, every year.
Brahma
Temple
The Brahma Temple is the lone Hindu temple in India where
Lord Brahma, the Creator of the World is worshipped. This major attraction of
Pushkar is situated on the banks of the Pushkar Lake and is considered to have
a special position in the Hindu Pantheons.
Built in the 14th century, the temple comprises a raised
platform, red spire, stone slabs, marble floors and an image of ‘hans’ or swan,
Lord Brahma’s vehicle. A life-sized four-armed idol of Lord Brahma and a silver
carved turtle is situated inside the temple. It is customary for pilgrims to
stand on the steps and put coins to mark the deaths and births of their loved
ones.
Pushkar
Bazaar
The Pushkar Bazaar offers a variety of items, especially
during the annual Pushkar Fair. The items available here are Rajasthani costumes
and puppets, embroidered fabrics, souvenirs, bangles and beads, decorative
pieces and accessories, curios, embroidered shoes, brass utensils, glass lamps,
bags, belts and many more handicraft items. Majority of the traditional items
are brought to the Pushkar Bazaar from Barmer District and other tribal areas
of Rajasthan.
Savitri
Temple
Situated on the peak of the Ratnagiri Hill, the Savitri
Temple is dedicated to Savitri, Lord Brahma’s consort. It was built in 1687 and
pilgrims need to trek up the hill in order to reach the shrine of the temple.
The temple houses the statue of Goddess Savitri and offers good views of the
surroundings, including the sand dunes of nearby villages and of the Pushkar
Lake.
Legend has it that the presence of Savitri was required in a
‘yagna’ that was done by Lord Brahma but she kept Him waiting. Lord Brahma
irritated with her behaviour, married a milkmaid named Gayatri. Savitri became
furious at this and cursed Him that he will only be worshipped once a year and
only in Pushkar.
Rangji
temple
Rangji Temple is dedicated to Rangji, an incarnation of Lord
Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu Trinity. In 1823, the temple was built by
Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal and has a South Indian architectural style, though
Mughal architecture peeks from some points.
It comprises two big structures of gatekeepers in front of
the main gate and the high rising ‘Gopuram’. The temple houses an image of
Garuda, Lord Vishnu’s mount and is considered one of the holiest temples of
Pushkar.
Merta
The beautiful city of Merta is known for the awesome temples
and palaces. The most attractive sightseeing delights are the Aurangzeb Mosque,
Bhanwal Mata Temple and Meera Bai Temple.
The city was founded over 400 years ago and was a major
trading post in the desert. It was the place where the Marathas conquered the
Jaipur and Jodhpur armies and was later subjected to the rule of Emperor Akbar
in the mid 1500s.
Man Mahal
Originally built by Raja Man Singh of Amber, the Man Mahal
presently serves as the tourist bungalow of the Rajasthan Tourism Development
Corporation. It is located to the east of Sarovar and is considered one of the
greatest palaces of Pushkar. It is built in the Rajasthani architectural style
and depicts the features of the royal era. The palace also offers views of the
surrounding temples and lake.
Mahadeva
Temple
The Mahadeva Temple was built in the 19th century and is
dedicated to Lord Mahadeva or Shiva. The temple is popular in and around
Pushkar and Ajmer for its elegance of structure. The temple has a statue of
Mahadeva with five faces that is entirely made of white marble and is adorned
with ornaments.
The temple is also decorated with numerous sculptures or
carvings. As per the Hindu Puranas, Lord Mahadeva or Shiva is known as the God
of Destruction and the Ganges River has been created from the locks of His
hair.
Varaha
temple
The Varaha Temple in Pushkar was built by King Anaji Chauhan
in the 12th century and is dedicated to Varaha, Lord Vishnu’s incarnation in
the form of a wild boar. The temple houses the idol of Lord Varaha that is
white in colour and has a height of 2 feet.
Various sculptures, elegant carvings, life-size statues of
door men and gold-styled pillars depicting Garuda,
the mythical bird are
situated within the temple. The temple was destroyed by Emperor Aurangazeb but
in 1727, it was reconstructed by Raja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur.
Aptaeshwar
temple
The three oldest temples in Pushkar, Varaha, Brahma and
Aptaeshwar temples were built in the 19th century AD. The temple is completely
devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva. It was completely destroyed during the
rule of Aurangzeb but was rebuilt soon. The whole temple has sunk over time and
is not partially underground. In the centre of the main hallway, is the
Shivalinga.
About PRABISH BISHUNGKHE
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