Rajasthan
Tourist Place in Pushkar
| Location: | Pushkar, Rajasthan, India |
| Temperature: | Summer: 45°C,25°C; Winter:22°C, 8°C |
| STD Code: | 0145 |
| Best Times: | October to March |
| Attractions: | Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Varah Temple, Apteshwar Temple, Rangji or Rangnath Temple |
| Language: | Hindi, Rajasthani and English |
Pushkar Lake
One of the most sacred sites for Hindus, Pushkar Lake is the most famous tourist attraction in the holy town of Pushkar. It's a beautiful semi-circular lake with 52 lovely ghats surrounding it. According to beliefs, a dip in the Pushkar Lake on the auspicious occasion of Karthik Poornima brings salvation to devotees.
Brahma Temple
It's the only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe according to Hindu mythology, in all over India. The beautiful marble temple is famous for its four-headed idol of Lord Brahma. It's decorated with silver coins and a silver turtle on its black and white chequered floor.
Savitri Temple
Savitri temple is dedicated to goddess Savitri, the first wife of Lord Brahma; it's the second most important temple in Pushkar. It is located just behind the Brahma Temple on a hilltop; it provides a panoramic view of the scenic Pushkar Lake and exotic sand dunes nearby
Varah Temple
One of the most sacred temples in Pushkar, Varah Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It has an image of Vishnu in the incarnation of wild boar. According to a legend, Lord Vishnu visited the earth in the incarnation of a Varah (Wild boar) to kill an atrocious demon Hirnayaksh.
Apteshwar Temple
Apteshwar temple is another important temple in Pushkar, this 12th century temple. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is on of the famous temple at pushkar.
Rangji or Rangnath Temple
Rangji Temple is known for its gracious south Indian style of architecture. The temple houses a huge image of Lord Vishnu. It has a high rising 'Gopuram' (large gate) and Garuda pillars studded with a mythical bird styled in gold.
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