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India is a country that thrives on diversity and her unity lies in coexisting harmoniously with people of different faiths and beliefs. Among the many pilgrimage destinations that India can boost of, Pushkar holds a special place in the heart of every Hindu. Located about 11 kilometers from Ajmer in the colorful land of Rajasthan, Pushkar is home to more than 400 temples. Not only a Hindu, but tourists from all over the country and the globe have found a peace and tranquility that is unique to Pushkar. Many stories from ancient Hindu mythology come to life in front of one’s eyes once he sets his foot on the holy land of Pushkar. A Pushkar travel is guaranteed to make your trip worthwhile and present you with memories that are bound to last a lifetime. If you have made Pushkar travel plans, it is best to seek the advice and guidance of a local or a person who frequents the place, as it would make your trip around the place much more comfortable and convenient. Starting from an arrangement of vehicles to a place of boarding, a Pushkar travel itinerary should be well planned in advance. Just a single day visit will not do justice to the beauty of Pushkar and you must travel with sufficient time in your hands. The temples to be included in your planned Pushkar travel should definitely contain a visit to the Brahma temple. It is considered to be the only place in the entire country that has a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, who is believed to be the sole creator according to Hinduism. Mythology speaks of a story wherein the lord Brahma had dropped lotus petals from his hand on a piece of land that we now know as Pushkar. The name is derived from this incident literally wherein ‘pushp’ means a flower in the Sanskrit language and ‘kar’ means a hand. When you embark on a planned Pushkar travel be sure to include this famous Brahma temple which boosts of unique architecture and was built around the 14th century. Beautiful marble steps lead up to the temple where a silver turtle has been embossed on the floor facing the sanctorum. Hundreds of silver coins are also embedded in the floor which adds to the majestic beauty of this holy place. Images of the Indian national bird peacock and the Goddess Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of learning and music, adorn the walls of the temple. Saraswati was also believed to be the consort of Lord Brahma and hence she has been featured prominently in the design of the temple. The idol of Brahma is portrayed in a lifelike manner with four heads and four hands, facing the four different directions. Besides the above mentioned decorations and architecture, there is much more to see and be awed in the temples that should definitely be included in your Pushkar travel. The famous lakes of Pushkar also deserve a visit by anyone who decides to visit Pushkar. So when you draw up your plans to visit Rajasthan, ensure that you check into any of the magnificent resorts in Pushkar and pay a true tribute to this holy pilgrimage site of every Hindu. Welcome to Travelling2peru.com (Leaders in Peruvian tourism, Machu Picchu and Cusco Tours) International posts, dedicated to all travellers who wish to travel around the world. For more information visit Cusco Peru is one of the most interesting countries to visit in south America, we invite you to enjoy it, for more information visit Peru Tourism
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