And the legend says….
by josephescu
According to the legend, Pushkar means a pond created by flower, was formed when Brahma dropped a lotus flower on the earth to determine a place for his "yagna" (e.g. self mortification), a holy sacrifice. The story goes that Brahma wanted to perform the holy sacrifice at the most auspicious time but his consort Savitri, whose presence at the “yagna” was vital for its performance, kept him waiting.
Irritated by this Brahma married a milkmaid and installed her instead. Seeing someone else in her place, Savitri got angry and cursed Brahma that he would be forgotten by people on earth and never worshiped. She relented on pleas from other Gods that Brahma could only be worshiped in Pushkar, hence there are no Brahma Temples elsewhere……
However, Savitri got a temple on her own, for the Hindus built her an altar on top of the mountain beside the lake.
Bathing
by Willettsworld
Pushkar lake has some 52 ghats, sets of steps that lead down to the waters edge so that bathers can bathe. Devout Hindus make at least one pilgrimage to Pushkar and bathe at the holy ghats to wash away their sins, thereby earning themselves a place in heaven.
Camel fair
by BarbaraForza
The Camel Fair is held depending on the lunar calendar, so there isn't an exact date, it falls on the full moon of Kartik Purnima (November).
Each year, there are many people coming to Pushkar from all over India, bringing their camels and horses.
This Fair is promoted as an international attraction, big tents are put up for the Indian and foreign visitors. It's one of India's biggest and most colourful festivals. Don't miss it!
Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir(Temple)
by RAJASTHANBYCAR
This is the only existing temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. Built in the 14th century, it stands on a high plinth with marble steps leading up to it. A silver turtle is set on the floor facing the sanctum-sanctorum or garbha-griha. Around the turtle, the marble floor is inset with hundreds of silver coins. Coins engraved with donor's names are also embedded in the walls. Peacocks adorn the temple walls as they are supposed to be the vehicle of Lord Brahama's consort Saraswati. The sanctuary has silver doors inside a carved marble gateway.
Camel Safari/Camel Karwan Pushkar
by RAJASTHANBYCAR
We took the camel ride to go to see the Sun-set from the dunes outside Pushkar.It take about 3 hours, and you can either ride the camels or stay on a camel karwan.Before you ride through the busy streets at pushkar, and then you reach the fields where the flowers for the temples are grown, and finally enter the desert.We waited for the sunset on a dune near a small lake full of birds, while a man there played traditional music for us.The sunset was romantic and peaceful.Riding the camel is great fun, it's invredible how fast he can run on the sand!
(Amazing, but if you have problems with your back,you will better avoid it....)
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BEST HOTEL IN PUSHKAR
Camel Races
Relaxing After The Long Climb
The Long Climb Up To Shri Savitri Temple
