Pushkar tours take you to the sacred town for the Hindus located about 11 kms North – West of Ajmer. The sleepy lakeside settlement charmed the great Indian poet Kalidas, and found a place in his classic, Abhigyan Shakuntalam. It finds mention in the Great Hindu epics of Ramayana and Mahabharat; it is regarded as the Adi Tirtha or the oldest pilgrimage. Evidence of its existence goes back as far back as the 4th century B.C. Such an old lake thriving in the inhospitable desert surroundings is no less than a sheer miracle.
Pushkar holidays take you to Rajasthan which is amongst the most thrilling places around the world. It is pretty well known for its vibrant lifestyle and its customs and traditions. A few of the attractions are:
Holy lake of Pushkar
The local’s ferverently believe that the holy lake has been around for the same time as the earth itself. A well over 50 Ghats surround the lake, where the pilgrims take a holy dip, particularly in the month of Kartik. Legend has it that Lord Brahma, from the Hindu trilogy of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, each symbolizing the eternal lifecycle of birth, preservation and destruction wanted to perform a yagna, a holy sacrifice. Pushkar according to legend means a pond created by flower; it was formed when Brahma dropped a lotus flower on the earth to determine a place for his Yajna. Naturally Brahma wanted to perform the Yagna at the most auspicious time but his consort Savitri whose presence was mandatory kept him waiting. Brahma married Gayatri and installed her for completing the yajna requirements. Savitri was infuriated, she cursed Brahma that he would be forgotten by people on earth and never worshipped. However on the pleas from other Gods, she relented that he could only be worshiped in Pushkar that is the explanation for no Brahma Temples to be found elsewhere.
Camel Fair
The world famous cattle fair is normally held around the month of October – November, the Hindu month of Kartik. Around this time the place is Jam – packed with tribal people from all around Rajasthan and is teeming with tourists from across the world. Besides Camels and cattle’s, the whole place comes alive with the people jostling around, various shops selling souvenirs and eatables, besides this games and circus also happen alongside. The sale and purchase of camels, horses, elephants, cattle and other livestock takes place. Quite elaborate arrangements are made for visitors, including luxury tents. If you happen to be in India around that time, just don’t miss the Pushkar fair, all you need to do is take Pushkar tours.
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