Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple – A Revered Holy Site for Hindus
Pushkar Lake is a semi-circular shaped water body and one of the most revered holy sites for Hindus located in Pushkar, Rajasthan. The lake is most well-known for its ghats and temples, most importantly the Brahma temple. Also called Pushkar Sarovar, it is located 14 kms northwest of Ajmer city. Pushkar Lake is described in Hindu scriptures as “Tirtha-Guru” as it is related to the creator-God Brahma. The massive artificial lake spread across 54 acres, originally dates back over 2500 years, is surrounded by over 500 Hindu temples in the lake precincts.
Havelis of Rajasthan – 1
Haveli are mansions known for beautifully crafted and designed intricate artwork. A haveli is a traditional townhouse, mansion, manor house, palace or fort with historical and architectural significance. The word haveli is derived from Arabic hawali, meaning “partition” or “private space”, popularised under during Mughal era. Later, haveli came to be used as a generic […]
