Top 10 Places To Visit In Pushkar

The holy city of rajasthan , named after the divine natural lake of Pushkar that is believed to have formed after Lord Brahma had dropped a lotus on Earth ,is a mystical and relaxing place for a tourist to visit . The city is home to around four hundred temples and is known as the 'Tirtha Raj' or the ultimate pilgrimage that a devotee can undertake. It is home to the world famous Pushkar mela and Camel fair where the bright smiling of the people and the lively ambiance is bound to dazzel you.The enchanting ambience that the city offers , makes it one of the major tourist attractions in the country.

Here is a list of 10 places that are a must visit for tourists.

1. Pushkar lake: Fifty two bathing Ghats embrace the great Pushkar lake and no pilgrimage is complete without taking a dip in its holy water.

2.Brahma Temple: It is one of the very few temples in this entire world dedicated to Lord Brahma . Built with marble and decorated with silver coins , the temple can be identified by its red spire and the marble statue of Sun god that stands sentinel at the temple.

3.Varaha Temple:It is regarded as the largest and the most ancient temple of Pushkar, dedicated to the third incarnation of Lord Vishnu- the Boar.

4. Gurudwara Singh Sabha: Built to commemorate the visits of Guru Namaj Dev and Guru Govinda Singhji, this marble made Gurudwara is also known as the Pushkar Raj.

5. Sri Panchakund Shiva Temple: It is believed to have built by the panch Pandavas. It is located approximated 3 kilometers away from the Pushkar lake.

6.Atmateshwar Temple: Dedicated to Lord Shiva ,this temple is built in the 12th century . It has an underground component and the magnificent Hemadpanti carvings make it a visual treat.

7.Gau Ghat/Gobind Ghat: The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed here, since then this Ghat is also known as Gandhi Ghat.

8.Savitri Temple: Situated behind the Brahma temple with staircases leading up to it, this temple is dedicated to Lord Sagittis, the wife of Lord Brahma. A beautiful panoramic view of Push kar lake, the Ghats and sand dunes is offered from this place.

9.Rangji Temple : Built as a tribute to Lord Rangji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this temple has been blessed with mixed architectural styles of South India, Rajputana and Mughal.

10. Pap Mochini Temple: Regarded as the pearl of the crown in Pushkar, this temple dedicated to Ekadashi Mata is believed to wash away all the cardinal sins of the pilgrims.

Apart from these places there are a lot of other breathtaking aspects one can explore in the divine city of Pushkar. But those, untill next time!