The Savitri temple in Pushkar is located on the Ratnagiri hill which is a popular pilgrimage site for the Hindus. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri. It is a very strenuous work to climb on the hilltop but it is believed that the harder you work the more ‘Tapas’ is gained. In this temple, you will find the idols of both the wives of Lord Brahma named Savitri and Gayatri. But as per tradition Goddess, Savitri is always worshipped first and then prayers to Goddess Gayatri are offered. The visitors can either trek to the temple gates or take a ride in the cable cars which take passengers to the temple. The ropeway ride is really full of fun from where you can have an awesome view of the Pushkar city. However, many devotees prefer to climb 200 stairs leading to the shrine which they consider an important part of their pilgrimage to the place. The walk up from the base takes about fifteen minutes, although you may need a few breaks it is quite a steep incline of stairs. There is also a ropeway which is carriages that take you up the mountain on a cable. I’m not sure how much it costs but unless you are afraid of a short workout and some sweat I suggest the stairs. Keep an eye out for monkeys they were quite aggressive and had me on edge, ready for battle.
The Savitri Temple in Pushkar overlooks the entire town of Pushkar and all the surrounding valleys. The temple can be spotted while at the Pushkar Lake and the beauty is, the temple is only a fifteen-minute walk from the lake. It really is the most accessible and a great way to enjoy the view over the whole of Pushkar.
Lake Foy Sagar is an artificial lake situated near Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is named after the engineer Mr. Foy, an Englishman, who created it under a famine relief project in 1892. He created it to tackle with harshest conditions of famine under a famine relief project. It appears flat and offers views of the neighboring Aravalli mountains. The lake is among the tourist spots of the city.
At the time when the lake was constructed, the city of Ajmer was known as Ajmere, as can be noticed from the inscription installed at the lake. Its original capacity is 15 million cubic feet, and the water is spread over 14,000,000 square feet (1,300,000 m2). Ajmer was called Ajmere when it was made with a specific purpose, which is now a well-known tourist spot. The place is a famous picnic spot for the local residents during winters.
Ajmer is one of the major and oldest cities in the Indian state of Rajasthan and the centre of the eponymous Ajmer district. It is located in the centre of Rajasthan. Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli mountains. It is the base for visiting Pushkar(11 km), an ancient Hindu pilgrimage city, famous for the temple of Lord Brahma. Ajmer has been selected as one of the heritage cities for the HRIDAY- Heritage City Development And Augmentation Yojana. South of the city’s artificial Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the domed shrine of the Muslim Sufi saint Garib Nawaz. Nearby, a 16th-century palace built by the Mughal emperor Akbar now houses the Ajmer Government Museum, displaying armour and stone sculptures. A museum at the Indo-Saracenic–style Mayo College exhibits art and taxidermied birds. Although Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the shrine of Khwaja Muin-ud-din Chishti, remains as the most famous tourist places to visit in Ajmer, the city is also significantly known for the Jain religion and is home to an amazing golden Jain Temple. Places to see in Ajmer are Pushkar, Taragarh Fort, Ajmer Shariff dargah, Akhbari fort and museum, Nareli Jain temple, annasagar lake, the lake of Foy Sagar and Prithviraj samarak.
Pushkar Lake or Pushkar Sarovar is a sacred lake located in the town of Pushkar in Ajmer of the Rajasthan State of western India. It is a sacred lake of the Hindus. The Pushkar Lake is one of the most prominent spots of pilgrimage as well as the site of the world famous Pushkar Fair. Encircled by numerous temples and ghats. The lake draws thousands upon thousands of devotees every year to its threshold to gain spiritual distinction and attain salvation by taking a dip in its holy waters. The lake has incredible historical and religious significance. Its significance is mention in several Hindu Texts and sources and is primarily associated with Lord Brahma, who is considered as the creator out of the trinity of Gods- Brahma, Vishnu & Mahesh. According to most versions of the legend associated with the lake, when Lord Brahma killed demon Vajranabha, three petals of His divine lotus fell at three parts, creating springs in their place, known as Pushkar. Later on, Brahma also performed a yagna at the place. However, at the end of this ritual, he got cursed by his first wife that, he will be worshipped at this spot only. The lake is one of the holiest sites for Hindus and the place is accessed mostly for religious purposes only. The lake is surrounded by 500 temples and 52 ghats with different religious significance. People from all across the country and from all walks of life come here to take a dip in its sacred waters. It is said that taking a bath in Pushkar during Karthik Poornima (Full Moon Day), in the month of Karthik i.e October- November assumes special importance as it is considered highly auspicious. It is also said that taking a bath in this lake during Kartika washes all sins and absolve the devotees of bodily ailments especially skin diseases. The Lake has been marked as one of the ten most religious places in the world and one amongst the five top sacred places for Hindus in India. The site is also home to the world’s only Brahma Temple. The ambience and spiritual atmosphere at the ghats is amazing and offers a close understanding of Hindu beliefs and practices.
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