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Tour Package Pushkar
Sightseeing
Savitri
Temple: Temple of Lord Brahma's first wife. It is located on the hill
behind the Brahma Temple and one has to climb a long series of steps to
reach the point. It gives a beautiful panoramic view of the lake, and the
surrounding and sand dunes villages.
Man Mahal: Built by
Raja Man Singh I of Ajmer stands on the banks of Pushkar and is now the RTDC
Hotel Sarovar the most convenient place for the visitors stay.
JAGAT
PITA SHRI BRAHMA MANDIR:The temple town of Pushkar is full of religious
myths and faiths, and the temple of Lord Brahma- Lord Creation - is its
biggest a attraction. This is the only existing temple dedicated to Lord
Brahma. It was constructed in the 14th century and stands on a high plinth
with marble steps leading up to it. A beautifully carved silver turtle sits
on the floor facing the sanctorum or `garbha griha '. The marble floor
around the silver turtle is embedded with hundreds of silver coins with
donors' names engraved on them. Similar coins are also inset in the walls of
the temple. Peacocks adorn the temple walls, as they are believed to be the
vehicle of Goddess Saraswati -the Goddess of Wisdom and consort of Lord
Brahma. A small image of the milkmaid Gayatri flanks the four-faced image of
Lord Brahma known as Chaumurti. The sanctuary has silver doors inside a
carved marble gateway. Steps in a corner, lead to a small cave dedicated to
Lord Shiva.
PUSHKAR
LAKE: The sanctified Pushkar Lake, believed to have been created by the
falling of a lotus from the hand of Lord Brahma, is considered to be as old
as creation itself.
The Man Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar, Narayan Sarovar and
Pushkar Sarovar together constitute the `Panch Sarovar' or five sacred lakes
of Hindu mythology.
This lake is considered to be one of the most sacred
spots. It is believed that one dip in the holy waters of this lake, on
Kartik Poornima, is equal to performing yagnas for several hundred years.
The
placid lake, amidst the hills, has 62 bathing ghats built around it. The
water around each ghat is supposed to have special powers. The Naga Kund is
believed to give fertility; Roop Tirth gives beauty and charm; the Kapil
Vyapi Kund water helps in curing leprosy, and a dip in the Mrikand Muni Kund
grants the boon of wisdom. The other important ghats are the Warah Ghat
(which is considered very sacred, as Lord Vishnu is believed to have
appeared there in the form of a boar), the Brahma and Gau Ghat. It is said
that a woman taking a dip in the lake absolves herself as well as her
husband of all sins.
For a complete cleansing of the soul, it is
believed that a person should spend at least three twilights here, after
having bathed at the three ghats.
Photography is prohibited at
the ghats of Pushkar, while people are bathing in the lake.
OLD
RANGJI TEMPLE: Lord Rangji is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Seth
Puranmal Geniriwal of Hyderabad built this temple in 1823. This temple is
unique due to the confluence of South Indian (Dravid), Rajput and Mughal
styles of architecture.
SAVITRI TEMPLE: This temple of Lord
Brahma's first wife is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple, and one
has to climb a long series of steps to each the shrine. It commands a
panoramic view of the lake and picturesque village surroundings.
TEMPLE
OF RANGJI OR SHRI VAIKUNTHNATH: This temple is very conspicuous because
of its South Indian style of architecture. It has a high rising `Gopuram'
typical of Southern India. Pushkar has more than 400 temples. Baiji ka
Mandir and Man Mandir are considered important temples, among these.
WRAH
TEMPLE: This temple houses an image of Lord Vishnu in the incarnation of
a wild boar. The temple of Lord Brahma and Warah are considered of equal
religious importance. This ancient temple is believed to have been
constructed by the Chauhan King Anaji (1123-1150 AD), and was renovates by
Gokul Chand Parikh, a scindia Minister, in 1806 AD. Mythologically a very
important temple, it is believed that Lord Vishnu descended on earth in the
form of Warah (wild boar) to kill the demon Hiranyakashyap and liberate the
land from his atrocities. After the Ajmer victory, Muhammad Ghori destroyed
the temple.
ATMATESHWAR MAHADEO TEMPLE: Another important
temple of the town, this 12th century temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Excursions
MAKRANA
(100 kms.):This place is renowned for the world-famous Makrana Marble.
It was this marble, which was extensively used in the creation of many
architectural beauties all over India, the most famous of these is the Taj
Mahal at Agra. It has become a flourishing business center of Rajasthan, and
is the biggest center of marble trade in India, with many marble quarries
located here.
MERTA (70 kms.): Founded by Rao Duda -the
fourth son of Rao Jodhpur-in the 15th century, the fort Mal Kot, on an
elevated site, was built by Rao Madho of Marwar and is in ruins today.
This
fortified town has many old temples and mosques. Jama Masjid the famous
mosque built by the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb is surrounded by many Hindu
temples.
The temple of Charbhuja -the tutelary deity of Mertias, a
clan of Rathore Rajputs- is in the midst of the town. This famous temple has
also gained importance because of its association with princess Meera
Bai-the mystical medieval poetess, who was a staunch devotee of Lord Krishna
and the daughter of Ratan Singh Rathore. Born around 1500 AD at Kurki
village near Merta, and an ardent devotee of Lord Krishna right from her
childhood, she was married to Bhojraj, son of Rana Sangha of Mewar. She had
composed many bhajans and hymns in honor of Lord Krishna.
The other
points of interest in this dusty town are Dudasagar, the `Lake of Duda', and
many other small ponds around the town. The ashram of Mauni Baba (the Silent
Sage), near Vishnusagar, is visited by many devotees.
Many
magnificent cenotaphs, commemorating heroes, dot the nearby plains.
Nagaur
(150 kms.): This fortified city, boats of chivalrous past and
multi-storeyed buildings of great architectural beauty. This is one of the
most picturesque Rajput Township, and was granted to Amar Singh Rathore by
the Mughal emperor Shahjahan. Amar Singh Rathore is the greatest hero of the
region and was known for his chivalry and calour. Once Salawat Khan, the
brother-in-low of emperor Shahjahan, insulted him in the Emperor's Court.
Amar Singh immediately cut off his head and escaped from Agra Fort on his
horse. He jumped from the ramparts of Agra fort whole riding the horse and
fled, though the horse died on the spot. His daring and chivalrous deeds are
still sung by the local people. The Muslim influence is clearly visible in
the design of the fort, as parts of it were constructed by Ambar and
Shahjahan. Inside the fort are many royal apartments like Moti Mahal, Badal
Mahal and Hawa Mahal. The Bradari or courtyard is painted with beautiful
murals, which are a fine blend of Persian and Nagauri style. The frescoes of
flowers and dancers also grace the walls of the Baradari, the havelis and
palatial houses of the town are richly decorated with murals and paintings,
with themes from Ramayana and Mughal-styled gardens still retain their
beauty. The life and times of Lord Mahaveer and Parsavnath are beautifully
depicted in the Jain temples. Nagaur also has many old temples, mosques,
dargahs and cenotaphs. The Muslim families of the town are well known for
their expertise in dyeing and printing of saris and chunaris. The brasswares
of hardwares of Nagaur are also very popular. The Multani Lohars
(ironsmiths) are renowned in the region for their craftsmanship. It is place
where a large Cattle Fair is held annually. The town is best visited during
the Ramdeo Cattle Fair in January/February and Tejaji Fairing August.
SAMBHAR
SALT LAKE (100 kms.): This largest salt lake in India, 20miles long and
2to7 miles wide, covers an area of 70 sq. miles. The lake fills during the
monsoon and almost dries up in the summer, uncovering a huge bed of salt.
Many migratory birds also flock here. Thousands of flamingows flock here
during the winter months from October to January.
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