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Prime attraction of Pushkar include the Brahma Temple.
Know more about tourist attractions in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Prime Attractions of Pushkar
PRIME ATTRACTIONS
The only temple in the world where
Lord Brahma (The Creator of the world, according to Hindu mythology) is
worshipped is the main attraction of Pushkar. The temple holds special
significance for Hindus and has a life-size four-armed idol of Lord
Brahma. The temple has marble floors and stairs where it is customary
for the devotees to put coins to mark the births and deaths of their
loved ones. Pushkar Lake is said to be very
sacred and has said to be originated when the petals from Lord Brahma's
lotus fell on the earth and a lake of clear blue water emerged at its
place. 500 temples, 52 palaces, and 52 ghats surround the lake. It is at
this lake that the world-renowned Pushkar fair is organized on the
occasion of Kartik Purnima every year. The temple is situated on the
Ratnagiri Hill and is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, the wife of Lord
Brahma. An interesting legend is attached to the temple. Once Lord
Brahma had to perform a 'Yagna' (a holy rite to appease gods) on a very
short notice. Since he could not do this without his wife, he married
Gayatri, a local milkmaid after purifying her. When Savitri came to know
of all this, she was furious and cursed her husband that he would never
be worshipped anywhere except in Pushkar and that too only once a year.
She then left for the Ratnagiri Hill and performed self-immolation.
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