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| Pushkar is a unique gem amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan. The tourism delight and a holy city, Pushkar is 140 kms from Jaipur and is about 13 kms from Ajmer . It holds a picturesque is lake named after the place, which is the pilgrimage spot for the Hindus. The Nag Pahar is the natural boundry between Ajmer and Pushkar. | ||||||||
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Pushkar Camel FairLarge of Camels , horses etc can be seen during Pushkar fair. Camel races, horse races and camel decoration is one of the most fascinating and interesting activity during fair . Large number of activities and sports are organized during fair. Large number of activities and sport are organized during fair in which foreign tourists are invariable a party in all those activities. Such as Tug of War men and women. Turban tying competition, Indian Bride Competition, musical chair race, race with water pot on head. Football and cricket matches are one of the major attractions for tourists from Italy, France and Israel. |
Shopping & RecreationThe contrast to the blank desert is the riot of Colours - the large gaudy turbans of the native males arriving here to trade their animals or to set up the stalls to cater to the booming captive market, and the loud hues of the pleated ghagaras (ankle-length skirts) of the belles bangled by the armful, bejewelled from head to toe-adding charm and zest to the massive affair. A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted household items. Vendors peddle their dazzling range of wares at hundreds of roadside stalls. Small groups of men and women can be seen tatooing names and pictures on their hands and other parts of the body.During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are organized to enliven the event. |
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Places of Interest   Pushkar Lake The pious Pushkar Lake, believed to have been created by the falling of lotus from the hand of Lord Brahma.It is considered to be as old as the creation. Brahma Temple It is said that Lord Brahma's lotus flower fell in three separate places in the Pushkar area, and that water came from the ground at each place. The three places are located with- in a radius of six miles. Camel Market Pushkar has one of the best shopping bazaars in India. There are hundreds of shops selling camels, horses, bulls, cows and much more. Most of theanimals sold are low prices and the prices are some of the best in India. |
Pushkar Near By Attractions   Ajmer Sharif Ajmer is 132 kms. south-west of Jaipur and 198 kms. east of Jodhpur. It is connected by road to Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur and Kota. Ajmer is a railway junction on the Delhi-Ahmedabad section of the Western Railway. During the Urs, special buses ply from cities all over India carrying people to Ajmer and back. The lakeside city of Ajmer is located in central Rajasthan, and is held in great reverence by devotees of all communities who call it 'Ajmer Sharif' (Holy Ajmer). It is here that the mortal remains of the highly respected Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti lie buried. Brahma Temple:
One of the major thriving temple of Brahma, in Pushkar
cab be identified by its red spire and by the image of Hans( the swan
considered sacred to Lord Brahma). This temple built with marble is
decorated with silver coins. Besides there is a silver turtle on the
floor of temple. |
Pushkar Fair 2012:18th Nov. 28th Nov. 2012
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