| India is a country that thrives on diversity and her unity | | | | dropped lotus petals from his hand on a piece of land |
| lies in coexisting harmoniously with people of different | | | | that we now know as Pushkar. The name is derived |
| faiths and beliefs. Among the many pilgrimage | | | | from this incident literally wherein 'pushp' means a |
| destinations that India can boost of, it holds a special | | | | flower in the Sanskrit language and 'kar' means a hand. |
| place in the heart of every Hindu. Located about 11 | | | | When you embark on a planned Pushkar travel be |
| kilometers from Ajmer in the colorful land of | | | | sure to include this famous Brahma temple which |
| Rajasthan, this is home to more than 400 temples. Not | | | | boosts of unique architecture and was built around the |
| only a Hindu, but tourists from all over the country and | | | | 14th century. Beautiful marble steps lead up to the |
| the globe have found a peace and tranquility that is | | | | temple where a silver turtle has been embossed on |
| unique to Pushkar. Many stories from ancient Hindu | | | | the floor facing the sanctorum. Hundreds of silver coins |
| mythology come to life in front of one's eyes once he | | | | are also embedded in the floor which adds to the |
| sets his foot on the holy land of Pushkar. A travel is | | | | majestic beauty of this holy place. Images of the Indian |
| guaranteed to make your trip worthwhile and present | | | | national bird peacock and the Goddess Saraswati, the |
| you with memories that are bound to last a lifetime. | | | | Hindu goddess of learning and music, adorn the walls |
| If you have made Pushkar travel plans, it is best to | | | | of the temple. Saraswati was also believed to be the |
| seek the advice and guidance of a local or a person | | | | consort of Lord Brahma and hence she has been |
| who frequents the place, as it would make your trip | | | | featured prominently in the design of the temple. The |
| around the place much more comfortable and | | | | idol of Brahma is portrayed in a lifelike manner with |
| convenient. Starting from an arrangement of vehicles | | | | four heads and four hands, facing the four different |
| to a place of boarding, a travel itinerary should be well | | | | directions. |
| planned in advance. Just a single day visit will not do | | | | Besides the above mentioned decorations and |
| justice to the beauty of Pushkar and you must travel | | | | architecture, there is much more to see and be awed |
| with sufficient time in your hands. The temples to be | | | | in the temples that should definitely be included in your |
| included in your planned this travel should definitely | | | | travel. The famous lakes of it also deserve a visit by |
| contain a visit to the Brahma temple. It is considered to | | | | anyone who decides to visit Pushkar. So when you |
| be the only place in the entire country that has a | | | | draw up your plans to visit Rajasthan, ensure that you |
| temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, who is believed to | | | | check into any of the magnificent resorts in Pushkar |
| be the sole creator according to Hinduism. Mythology | | | | and pay a true tribute to this holy pilgrimage site of |
| speaks of a story wherein the lord Brahma had | | | | every Hindu. |