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Pushkar is located in the Heart of Rajasthan
(India). It’s a pilgrim destination for Domestic
and European travelers. It has more than 500
temples including the only one temple in India
dedicated to ‘Lord Brahma’ the Creator of the
Universe.
 It
is written and spoken in Indian Mythology that
after visiting all the Hindu Pilgrim towns and
temples (Four Dhams), if Pushkar is not visited
for Pooja then salvation is not achieved.
According to the Hindu calendar Pushkar Fair
commences from Nawami (Ninth Moon) to Purnima
(Full Moon) in the month of Kartika, which can
be in October or November depends on the
calendar, which goes with the moon.
Here one of the biggest Cattle Fair is held for
trading purposes and the best cattles in all
categories are awarded. Countless people in
their colourful attire gather to take a dip in
the Holy Lake and Pray to the Deities. The whole
town comes alive with vibrant folk music and
dances, magic shows, horse and camel races and
various other traditional entertainment
competitions.
Pushkar, with a dozen of local fairs and
festivals of 10 –15 days duration is a round the
year destination. It is mellowed by the great
expanse of the Lake Water and perfume of the
Jasmine and Rose Flowers. More than 5000
visitors from all over the world come to Pushkar
everyday. |
