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According
to Hindu mythology Lord Brahma created
the Universe and has chosen Pushkar
as the site for performing a Yajna
or sacrifice.It is considered as one
of the holy lands in India. The devotees
wash away their sins by bathing in
the holy water at Pushkar and 52 bathing
ghat are ther for this purpose. |
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Neemrana
Fort Palace is one of India's oldest heritage
resorts. It is only 100 kms from Delhi international
airport. The place is situated on a majestic
plateau of the billion year old Aravalli
ranges. |
The
fort property covers 25 acres area and the
stepped palaces of this architectural jewel
cut into the hillside base. The ruins of
this Fort-Palace have been sensitively restored
and reconstructed. |
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| Places of
interest |
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| Pushkar
Lake |
The lake is situated on the edge of the
desert and surrounded by hills.It is separated
from Ajmer by ‘Nag Pahar’or the snake mountain.
Panchkund or the cave of the saint Agastya
is located there only. It is also believed
that Kalidas,the 4th century famous sanskrit
poet and playwright, had chosen this place
to write the masterpiece "Abhigyanam Shakuntalam".
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| Pushkar
Fair |
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It is one of the most famous and colorful
fairs of India. Its the biggest trade
place for horses, camels, cows and
bulls. One can enjoy the famous camel-cart
races and cultural events. Clothes,
household items and leather goods
are exhibited here during the fair. |
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| Annual Camel
Fair |
Every
year there is big fair organised here which
is the largest camel fair in the world. |
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| Man
Mahal |
This was the former residence of Raja Man
Singh of Amer, which is Presently converted
to RTDC Sarover Tourist Bungalow. |
