Pushkar Day Trip from Jaipur
Jaipur, India
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Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 8 hours
Do you know Pushkar in Sanskrit means blue lotus flower?
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India. The date of its actual founding
is not known, but legend associates Brahma with its creation. Hindus believe
that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth
where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. Apart from the major cities of
Rajasthan, Pushkar as a holy place has its own importance due the the unique
Brahma Temple which is one of its kind in whole world.
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Do you know Pushkar in Sanskrit means blue lotus flower?
Pushkar is one of the oldest cities of India. The date of its actual founding
is not known, but legend associates Brahma with its creation. Hindus believe
that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth
where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. Apart from the major cities of
Rajasthan, Pushkar as a holy place has its own importance due the the unique
Brahma Temple which is one of its kind in whole world.In the morning, our car will pick you up at your hotel in Jaipur and drive to Pushkar. Your guide who will explain the history of this wonderful place. The major attractions covered in this tour are:
Pushkar Lake – The prime attraction of Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake which is considered sacred like the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. Pushkar has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage because of this holy lake. Legend has it that this lake was consecrated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe when alotus dropped from his hand into the vale and a lake emerged in that place.
Brahma Temple – The most important temple in Pushkar is the Temple of Lord Brahma, one of the holy trinity of Hinduism. The temple enshrines a life-size idol of Lord Brahma.
Savitri Temple- This temple that is located at the top of the Ratnagiri Hill is dedicated to Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma. The temple houses a statue of Goddess Savitri.
Old Pushkar- Old Pushkar lake is rebuilt and is located around 5 km from Pushkar lake. According to the ancient texts, Old Pushkar has equal cultural and religious significance for the pilgrims.
Pushkar Lake – The prime attraction of Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake which is considered sacred like the Mansarovar Lake in Tibet. Pushkar has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage because of this holy lake. Legend has it that this lake was consecrated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe when alotus dropped from his hand into the vale and a lake emerged in that place.
Brahma Temple – The most important temple in Pushkar is the Temple of Lord Brahma, one of the holy trinity of Hinduism. The temple enshrines a life-size idol of Lord Brahma.
Savitri Temple- This temple that is located at the top of the Ratnagiri Hill is dedicated to Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma. The temple houses a statue of Goddess Savitri.
Old Pushkar- Old Pushkar lake is rebuilt and is located around 5 km from Pushkar lake. According to the ancient texts, Old Pushkar has equal cultural and religious significance for the pilgrims.
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