The
Pulsating beats of vivid images of the Sacred Brahma land,
Pushkar
brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the glory of the
golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground in the month of Kartik with
bedecked Camels, decorated cattles, adventures competitions, breathtaking
events, jostling rustic crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls,
exotic fair, colorful desert, so typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else
but Pushkar Fair.
The famous Pushkar Fair is a great tourist
attraction. P
eople from around the globe come to the ancient
religious town of Pushkar which is transformed into a spectacular fair
ground in the month of Kartik. People bathe, worship and delight in
the dazzling wares of roadside stalls. Camels are bought, sold, beautified,
raced and parade. Most unusual are the small groups of men and women seen
busy tattooing their hands and other parts of the body.
The fair
is predominantly a rural gathering.
Villagers come from different
parts of the state and bring their cattle with them. On spectacular
sanddunes camel, horse and bullock races are great crowd pullers. All roads
lead to the lake, which is flooded with pilgrims. The movement of the crowd
is like a tide of colour with currents of crimson, yellow and turquoise.
Evenings
at the Pushkar Fair have their own charm. The silent night is pierced by
calls of camels. Ballads are sung by actors in passionate tones. Folk
dramas, skits and folk dance are organised for the entertainment of the
tourists.
The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with its
own identity, being named after the famous dances of Rajasthan. The village
also has huts with attached western style toilets and running water. One can
also stay in Sarovar Hotel, Pushkar and Khadim Tourist Bunglow at Ajmer.
The
Pushkar Lake is surrounded by 52 flights of steps, called 'ghats', many
having special legendary importance. Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared at
the Varah Ghat in the form of a boar. Brahma took a bath here and performed
Yajna at the Brahma Ghat, accompanied by Vishnu and Mahadev.
Guru
Govind Singh chose this site for reciting the sacred Guru Granth Sahib. The
ashes of Mahatma Gandhi were immersed at the Gandhi Ghat, which was
previously called Gau Ghat.
| » Places to
Stay in Pushkar |
With the increase in the popularity of Pushkar and the interest
shown by the tourists abroad, the place has now many decent accommodation
options available. One can chose from a variety of options like budget,
mid-range, and luxury accommodations.
A popular accommodation
option nowadays is the tourist village where tourists stay in the tents.
This is a good place to feel the culture and tradition of Rajasthan in the
idyllic environment.
Pushkar has an extreme climate. The maximum temperature during
the summers can go up to 40 to 45°C, while in the winters it can be
below 10°C. There is not much rain during the monsoon. The best season
to visit this place is in the winters from October to March.
| » Shopping in
Pushkar Fair |
A large number of traders gather at the Pushkar Fair and set up
shops. They sell a host of products like bead necklaces of Nagaur, woollen
blankets of Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware of
Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Also on sale are saddles, ropes, and assorted
household items. During the fair, cultural shows and exhibitions are
organised to enliven the event. Movies are shown and competitions are
arranged. Bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour and heroism of
bygone days. Animal races and other competitions add to the attraction.
Air : The nearest airport is Jaipur (145
km), from where one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai.
Rail : Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where
one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan and other parts
of India.
Road : Pushkar is connected to
Ajmer by road, which is around 14 km away. We would provide you all India
tourist permit vehicles for the local transportations and also for the
intercity drives too.
