Pushkar Camel
Fair
Excitement, gaiety and a keen sense of competition fill the air as the long
journey to Pushkar begins. The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator)
is located at Pushkar. The Pushkar lake is surrounded by 52 flights of steps
called ghats.
Legend has it that Lord Vishnu appeared at the Varah ghat in the form of a
boar. Brahma took a bath here and performed yagna at the Brahma Ghat accompanied
by Vishnu & Mahadev.
The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) were immersed at the Gandhi
ghat. Pushkar is among the five principal places of Hindu pilgrimage. People
consider the water of the Pushkar lake to be very sacred and the ritual of
taking dips in the holy water is believed to bestow salvation. It is customary
to float lighted eastern lamps ed on pattals (plates made of leaves) on the
waters of lake.
The fair grounds reverberate with festivity and woman folk shop for bangles,
clothes, utensils, sundry household items & leather goods. The highlight of
the Pushkar fair is the trading in camels. The camel, horse & donkey races
are events that draw huge attendance.
Profile
COMPASS INDIA INC. is an INBOUND TOUR COMPANY dedicated to creating personal travel experiences that go beyond the basic sightseeing tours. Each itinerary has a special focus and local guides are employed. All are college educated and experts in the field of focus or region. At Compass India Inc., we believe visiting India and Nepal is about more than just going on vacation - it's about having an unforgettable experience. Our private tours are carefully planned and custom-tailored to meet your needs so your trip is everything you imagined and much more.
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