About Pushkar
Located in the Ajmer district, the holy city of Pushkar is often described as one of the most important pilgrimage sites of India and the Indians. The city is located on the shores of Pushkar Lake , which according to legend was created by the tears of Lord Shiva and is one of the most ancient cities of India and the date of its origin is unknown and is often associated with Hindu mythology. It is famous for its temples and various ghats (stairways) that are frequented by hundreds of visitors throughout the year. The water of the lake is considered sacred and therefore is responsible for the reputation of the city as a place of pilgrimage. But perhaps the most illustrious attraction of Pushkar is the annual camel fair which is held between the end of October and the beginning of November. A livestock fair that also hosts events, competitions, dances, music and attracts thousands of visitors and curious.
According to the Hindu legend, it is believed that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak. Where the swan drops the lotus, the four-headed god BrahmÄ would make a great yagna (ritual of sacrifice practiced since the Vedic era). The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar . Believe it or not, it is the least, but what is true is that Pushkar radiates spirituality, devotion and calmness. Proof of this is the lake surrounded by ghats (stairways), the temples that populate this small city of India and the calmness that is breathed when walking through its streets.
The god Brahma was punished for having lied. His punishment was that he would not have temples or images that represent him, like the rest of the deities. There are only a few temples in his honour and one is in Pushkar. During the weekend, the city is full of people. Indians who come from all over the country to worship one of their gods and fulfil the obligation to visit at least once in their life, this sacred city.
In Pushkar it would seem that there are more temples than houses, and at sunset, all the bells and the drums are heard. It is hard to refuse. One sits down, closes his eyes, and lets himself be infected by holiness.
Some seek the best price, others take off their shoes to enter the temples. Some spend their days taking special lassis, others bathe in the ghats (stairways). But at the end of the day, we all end up in the same place: watching the sunset on the lake. The city has something. Mysticism manages to calm the beasts. The mantras are contagious and the body returns to a much simpler state. Close your eyes and breathe.
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