Pushkar
Situated around Pushkar Lake, this city is a major religious centre for the Hindus as it houses the only Brahma Temple in the world. The city showcases the religious diversity of India at its best. An alley that houses a temple, gurudwara and mosque side-by-side is a major travel experience on a trip to Pushkar.
Temples
It is an old city considered to be a chosen place where Brahma is worshipped.
Best Time to Visit
winter season
Ideal Duration
Visa
Not Required
The town of Pushkar has grown curling around the Pushkar Lake which is a holy site said to have legendarily appeared when a lotus was dropped by Lord Brahma upon the site . It is an old city considered to be a chosen place where Brahma is worshipped. Pushkar lies on the shore of Lake Pushkar and the deities Savitri and Gayatri are popularly worshipped here as they were Lord Brahma’s wives. A holiday guide to Pushkar provides you with an insight from your tour. Since it is a temple town you would be visiting the most important temples of Lord Brahma, Savitri and Gayatri Devi. Other major tourist attractions in Pushkar would be the camel fair held in November. There are a number of hotels overlooking the Pushkar Lake with rooftop restaurants for a serene view as you dine. The town has a no alcohol and only vegetarian restriction.
The Brahma Temple is enchanting with its evening puja chantings bells and lamplight aradhana. However shoes, bags and cameras are forbidden inside the complex. The Savitri temple is the next in importance to the Brahma temple. The Pap Mochini is 30 minutes away, and a temple dedicated to Gayatri, Brahma’s second consort. Tourism in Pushkar has gained importance because there are spiritual tours conducted on foot which is rejuvenating, besides there is scope for shopping memorabilia; enjoying coffee at little cafes; shopping for Rajasthani handicraft and taking camel safari to the sunset point. Visiting simple temple towns like Pushkar are a relief from the humdrum of complex city life where you can breathe at ease and give yourself a much needed break.
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Best Time to Visit Pushkar
Pushkar has hot summers and is an uncomfortable 40°C, very hot and dry at daytime, while nights turn a little cooler. The aridity preserves monuments but parches the throat. A budget visit in summer can happen but you need to remain hydrated, avoid the midday sun and use sunscreen generously to avoid sunburn. A summer evening amidst the humdrum of temple bells and prayerful smell and sight would remain a pleasant experience.
Pushkar monsoons are green, cool and rain fed. It is pleasurable to view the beautiful landscape centred by the vast Pushkar Lake. Plants, grass and saplings sprout up in various shades of green. Splash in puddles, or stand under awnings to cool your soul drinking hot tea or coffee and enjoying spicy Rajasthani snacks. The monsoons can only add to the fun of your journey.
The winter a good 8°C to 22°C makes it pleasant outdoors. November highlights the famous camel fair at Pushkar where trade merges with fun, games, tradition, craft, jewellery, competition, man, animal, people and culture. Two things to be kept in mind are crowds and expensive accommodation. Availability of hotel bookings may be a hindrance so booking in advance would be wise. October, December, January, February would be great time to visit Pushkar peacefully.
Popular Attractions Pushkar
Pushkar Lake
he charm of Pushkar Lake is also mentioned in some old books like Abhigyan Sakuntalam, Mahabharat and Ramayana.
Brahma Temple Pushkar
You will also notice a turtle made of silver which has been displayed on the marble floors of the temple.
Varaha Temple Pushkar
Varaha Temple which was built in the 12th century was destroyed by Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb. It was then rebuilt in the 18th century by Raja Sawai Man Singh II.
Gurudwara Singh Sabha Pushkar
They were served by the priest Chetan Das that time. The place where Guru Gobind Singh, the last Guru of the Sikhs stayed was known as Gobind Ghat which was renamed as Gandhi Ghat.
Aptaeshwar Temple Pushkar
It is an underground shrine and came into existence in the 10th century AD. People also believed that the temple has been sinking deeper into the earth over the years.
Rangji Temple Pushkar
Rangji temple is one of the very famous temples of Rajasthan in Pushkar. The temple is a dedication to the Lord Vishnu, incarnation Lord Rangji.
Man Mahal Pushkar
The palace is located very close to another famous attraction of the city of Pushkar, the sacred Sarovar Lake.
Atmateshwar Temple Pushkar
The temple at Pushkar, Atmateshwar Temple is dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva and is thus also called the Atmateshwar “Mahadev” Temple.
