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Pushkar Camel Fair: The
venue of the Pushkar fair is the Pushkar Lake. This fair is renowned
throughout the world. The fair is an annual event, organized during
the month of November. Pilgrims, from far and wide come to attend
this fair and take sacred dips into the Pushkar Lake. Apart from
having religious significance, this fair is also the largest camel
fair in the world.
Brahma Temple: The most famous and visited tourist attraction
of Pushkar is the Brahma Temple. It is the only temple of Lord
Brahma (creator of the world) in the whole world. The temple was
constructed in the 14th Century. It houses a life-size statue of
Lord Brahma. The temple is made up of marble and is its floor is
decorated with silver coins, donated by the pilgrims.
Pushkar Lake: The legend behind the Pushkar Lake is that the
lake originated when some Lotus petals fell on Earth from the hands
of Lord Brahma. Surrounding the lake, are 52 ghats, each having
water with special powers. The Pushkar Lake also serves as the venue
for the renowned Pushkar fair held every year.
Savitri Temple: The Savitri temple is dedicated to Goddess
Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma. Positioned on the Ratnagiri Hill,
this temple holds a legend to itself. It is believed that once Lord
Brahma had to perform a Yagna immediately. However, the performance
of the Yagna required the presence of his wife. So, he married a
local milkmaid, Gayatri for the purpose. When Brahma's wife, Savitri,
found out, she cursed Lord Brahma that he would be worshipped only
in Pushkar and only once a year. Then, she immolated herself at the
Ratnagiri Hill, where the temple now stands.
Warah Temple: The Warah temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu
(preserver of the world). King Anaji Chauhan built this temple. The
temple has an image of lord Vishnu in the incarnation of a wild
boar. The legend has it that Lord Vishnu came took the form of a
Warah (wild boar) to kill the demon Hirnayaksh. |
