Pushkar City
History of Pushkar
PUSHKAR- is a flourishing temple town full of religious myths and faiths,
the biggest attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma-Lord of Creation;
this is the only existing temple dedicated to Lord Brahma. It was constructed
in 14th century, and stands on a high plinth with marble steps leading up
to it.
Places to
See in Pushkar
Brahma Temple : For a devout Hindu Pushkar is a very important pilgrim
centre, for one visit to this holy place in a lifetime is highly prescribed.
Brahma forms the great Hindu trilogy of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, each symbolising
the lifecycle of birth, preservation and destruction. Brahma the creator
is depicted as of four bearded heads and four hands each holding a book
of Vedas (knowledge). His vehicle is the swan and his consort is Savitri.
How to Reach
Pushkar
Excursions of
Pushkar
Dargah Khwaja Sahib : It is the landmark of Ajmer and one of the
holiest of Muslim shrines in the country. It has a secular appeal and revered
by people of all sect. Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti, a Sufi saint from Persia
made this place his abode from 1192 till he died in 1236 AD.
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