Pushkar, the holy city is
located just about 11 km from Ajmer. Along the picturesque
Pushkar Lake lies the town of Pushkar with religious
significance. Pushkar is one of the important pilgrimage
city for Hindus. The main attraction of Pushkar is the
Pushkar Lake and the temple of God Brahma. The Hindu
devotees believe that no pilgrimage is considered complete
without a dip in the holy Pushkar lake. The climate of
Pushkar is moderate. In Summers, the temperature is around
38.1º Celsius and in winters it is around 5.5º Celsius.
Hindi, Rajasthani, Marwari and English are the common
languages which are spoken here.
Pushkar Fair 2011 - 2 Nov. to 11 Nov.
2011
Pushkar is also the venue of one of the
country's most colourful cattle fairs - the Pushkar
Festival. Pushkar Festival takes place in the month of
November when the whole of Pushkar is transformed into a
spectacular fair ground. During this festival thousands of
pilgrims come to bath in the holy water of Pushkar lake and
the biggest cattle and camel markets take place here where
farmers, breeders and camel traders buy and sell. During
this festival there is horse dealing, camel racing, cattle
trading and colourful festivities. This annual fair is an
unforgettable event when the entire small town of Pushkar is
visited by over lakhs of animals and tourists.
Tourist Attractions in Pushkar
The main tourist attraction in Pushkar
is the Pushkar Lake. This lake is believed to have been
created by God Brahma himself. There are about 400
temples and 52 Ghats in Pushkar which are located on the
banks of the Pushkar Lake. The only temple of Lord
Brahma is situated in Pushkar thus making Pushkar an
important pilgrimage city for Hindus.
Shopping in Pushkar
The bazaars of Pushkar are lined with an assortments of
interesting small shops. The people can buy from these
shops the silver and beaded jewellery, embroidered
fabrics, bed sheets, cushion covers, Rajasthani puppets,
books, etc.
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