On one of the days we spent in Pushkar, our tour guide insisted that we must visit the holy Pushkar Lake and explore its ghats and also take a holy dip. Since Pushkar is one of the premier pilgrimage destinations in India, it is a highly interesting town and is located in Ajmer in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Dotted with spectacular temples, Pushkar boasts of a rich heritage and culture. Pushkar is among the oldest towns in India and Lord Brahma is often associated with its creation and also of the Pushkar Lake. Pushkar is also home to a 14th century temple of the Hindu god of creation - Lord Brahma. This is one of the few temples of the deity in the world.
Pushkar literally means born due to flower and lies on the shore of the Pushkar Lake. The creation of the Pushkar Lake is associated with an interesting legend. It is believed that the lake was created when a lotus flower escaped from the hands of Lord Brahma into the Pushkar valley. Immediately a lake was formed from the dew in the flower. The sage Vishwamitra is also said to have meditated here for thousands of years.
The water was placid and we saw many Indians of all shapes and sizes taking a dip in the lake. I have never been at the Ganges, so this was a glimpse of what I may get to see there in case I ever visit it to "purge" myself of my sins. The lake looked especially
appealing at night when
what looked like a gazillion oil lamps or diyas were set afloat on it.
I also caught a glimpse of
an Indian frog.
A dip in the holy waters of the sacred Pushkar Lake on the day of the Kartik Purnima (full moon night of the 11th month of the Hindu
lunar calendar) is considered same as performing yagnas for several hundred years. Lined with fifty-two bathing Ghats, the lake exudes an unmatched air of peace and tranquility. The water around each Ghat on the Pushkar Lake is believed to have extraordinary powers. The
Naga Kund, for instance, is considered to bestow fertility. The Roop Tirth Ghat imparts beauty and allure .
Verdant hills on three sides and the desert on the other side surround the Pushkar Lake. The lake is most attractive and throngs with tourists during the Pushkar Camel Fair and the day of the Kartik Purnima, when the new moon rises. The Pushkar Lake is said to be at its most benevolent and influential during this phase of the moon’s cycle.
The true fervor and impact of this majestic lake can only be felt on visiting the sacred Pushkar Lake.
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Thanks for the visit and kind words. Your trip looks amazing.
Well written article.
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