Archive for December 1, 2008
The Brahma Temple - Pushkar Rajasthan
About Pushkar
Pushkar is a famous pilgrimage center in Rajasthan, It is located 11 kms to the north west of Ajmer . The Winding road from Ajmer through Nagpahar leads to the holy Pushkar Lake. The town stretches around the lake with hills on three sides and a sandy streatch on the fourth.
According to Padam Puran the Pushkar Lake is a divine location as it is here, where a Lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma, when he was on his search for tranquil spot to perform a Yagna of sacrifice.
Brahma Temple, Pushkar Rajasthan
Brahma Temple - An Architectural Marvel
A visit to the Brahma Temple showcase an architectural marvel built in the 14 century AD near the Pushkar Lake. This is the only temple in the world where Lord Brahma is worshiped. A goose believed to be the official carrier of Brahma sits on the gateway to the temple, crowned with a red spire.
A beautiful carved turtle sits on the floor of the GARBHA GRIHA and the marble floor around it has hundreds of silver coins with donors names engraved on them, embedded on it.
According to legends, for five days in a year , in the month of Kartik, all the Gods visit Pushkar and bless the devout. An unbelievable number of devotees flock the lake to take a dip in the holy lake. The temple finds a special mention in the Hindu pantheons. You can see the life- sized idol of Lord Brahma, the creator in the foyer.
There are images of the peacock - the vehicle of Brahma’s consort Saraswati on the walls. The temple with marble floors has silver coins that adorn the walls placed by devotees to mark the birth or death of the loved ones.
About Pushkar Fair
These five crucial days also coincide with the biggest cattle fair of the country, called the Pushkar fair. Actually this world be quite a sacrilege to call something as vibrant as the Pushkar fair, just cattle fair. As this is when Pushkar, with palpable festivities virtually comes alive.
The scenic lake of Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair. The colorful headgears of men and veils and skirts of women bring alive the arid landscape of Pushkar.
