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Pushkar, the beautiful and little town set in the rugged landscape of Rajasthan blooms with colors and vibrancy in the month of November. You can discover the real spirit of Rajasthan if you visit Pushkar. Plan a trip to Pushkar and explore the magnetic attractions nearby. Ajmer Sharif in Ajmer is located near Pushkar.
Visit Ajmer Sharif during your trip to Pushkar. Ajmer Sharif is a holy pilgrim site for the Muslim. It is the place where Saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chishti was buried. This site is visited by Muslim and people of other religions every year.
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Ajmer Sharif experiences the most influx during the death anniversary of Chishti, “ Urs”. It is believed that the person visiting Dargah Sharif or Ajmer Sharif do not return empty handed. Here all the wishes of everyone is fulfilled.
The Ajmer Sharif or the Dargah Sharif was constructed by several Mughal rulers over a long period. Originally, Ajmer Sharif was a simple tomb. Today this tomb has sprawled as a huge complex with a number of gateways, pavilions and mosques. You have to enter Ajmer Sharif through Darga Bazaar. This way will take you to the chief inner courtyard. A marble screen and a silver railing cover the grave of Saint Moin-ud-din Chishti. Women have a separate prayer room in the complex.
Another attraction in Ajmer Sharif is the songs of the Qawwals praising the saint. The servants of the saint, the “khadims” look after the tourists.
Apart from Ajmer Sharif there a large number of tourist attractions in Pushkar. Pushkar is a land of temples. The most famous is the Temple of Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. This is the only Brahma temple in the world. The temple is located on a highrise plinth and boasts of exquisite architecture. Some of the other temples in Pushkar are
- Varaha Temple
- Savitri Temple
- Saraswati Temple
- Ramavaikunth Temple
- Pap Mochini Temple
- Mahadeva Temple
- Old Rangji Temple
- Gayatri Temple
- Apteshwar Temple
Some of the other attractions in Pushkar are the Pushkar palace, Man Mahal, the Pushkar Lake, the Bathing Ghats and other attractions.
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