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.
Ajmer famous for Ajmer sharif
Ajmer is a city in Rajasthan, India. The city is famous for AjmerSharif Dargah, located south of the artificial Ana Sagar Lake. The domed shrine of Muslim Sufi saint Khwaja Garib Nawaz is visited by lakhs of Muslims throughout the year. Nearby, a 16th-century palace Akbari Fort & Museum was built by Mughal emperor Akbar. […]
Lake Pichola, Its Islands and Palaces – The Crown Jewel of Udaipur, Rajasthan
Lake Pichola is the crown jewel of city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. An artificial fresh water lake, it was built in 1362 AD to solve the perennial drinking water problem of the city and meet irrigation needs of its neighbouring villages. Legend goes it was built by a banjara (gypsy) tribesman, Pichhu Banjara who used to transport grain and named it after the nearby Picholi village, during Maharana Lakha’s reign.
Tanot Mata Temple in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Tanot Mata is a revered temple for hindus in Tanot village in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It is the temple of Goddess Aavad, the daughter of Mamadia Charan (Gadhvi), who is worshiped as Tanot Mata, an incarnation of divine goddess Hinglaj Mata.
Achrol Fort – A Forgotten Fort Near Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Achrol fort is actually named the Achalgarh fort. It should not be confused with the Achalgarh fort located near Mount Abu, the only hill station of Rajasthan. ‘Pink City’ Jaipur, as the capital of Rajasthan is full of forts and palaces located in and around its vicinity.
Laungewala War Memorial in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Longewala War Memorial is the place of the historic ‘Battle of Longewala’ in 1971 fought between Pakistan and India. Longewala War Museum was established to honour the bravery and sacrifices of the soldiers of the Indian Army. It was inaugurated and opened for public viewing on 24 August 2015, on the Golden Jubilee of India-Pakistan war in 1965.
Balsamand Lake and Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Balsamand Lake is an artificial lake situated 5 kms from Jodhpur on Jodhpur-Mandore Road. A popular picnic spot, the lake was built by Balak Rao Pratihar in 1159 AD who belongs to the kshatriya community. The man-made lake is recorded as India’s first artificial lake; was created to serve the purpose of water reservoir for the people of Mandore. The lake with a length of 1 kms, breadth of 50 metres and a depth of 15 metres is noted for the huge Balsamand Lake Palace that was added later as a summer palace on its shore, and has now been converted into a Heritage 5-star hotel.
Jaipur replete with historic buildings
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The World Famous Pushkar Camel Fair
Pushkar Lake and its precincts are world famous for the annual Pushkar Fair or Pushkar mela. The fair, which is both a religious and economic event in Rajasthan is a huge tourist attraction. It coincides with a very large gathering of pilgrims during Kartik Purnima, when huge number of pilgrims throng to Pushkar lake to take a holy dip in the lake. The Pushkar Fair; also, Asia’s largest camel fair, starts on Prabodhini Ekadashi, it is the 11th lunar day in the bright fortnight and ends 7 days later. The original intention of the British for organizing the Pushkar Camel Fair was to attract animal tradesmen and collect taxes from commercial activities.
Bala Quila or Alwar Fort in Alwar, Rajasthan
Bala Quila also known Alwar Fort is a fort in Alwar district of Rajasthan. The fort located on a hill of Aravalli Range, is 5 kms long and 1.5 kms wide at an elevation of 1000 feet. The fort situated above the town of Alwar was originally constructed by Nikumbh Rajputs in 928 AD. In 1492 AD Khanzada Alawal Khan won Bala Quila from Nikumbh Rajputs to stop practice of human sacrifice, but the fort was completely destroyed. The fort was re-constructed in 1521 AD by Hasan Khan Mewati, and later it was taken control by the Mughal rulers.
