Pushkar Lake is considered as the holiest lake in India. This water reservoir is enclosed by 52 ghats (personal ghats for 52 Maharajas of India) and 500 temples. According to a Hindu mythology, this lake was created by the fallen petals of Lord Brahma’s lotus when he was destroying the demon Vajra Nabha. Lotus petals were struck at a particular place and water spurted from there giving it the shape of a pious. The charm of Pushkar Lake is also mentioned in some old books like Abhigyan Sakuntalam, Mahabharat and Ramayana. A dip in this holy water can purify one from all the sins, troubles and ailments. Sacred to the Hindus as well as the Sikhs, this lake has its mention in history since the 14th century.
Pushkar Lake Story
According to Hindu mythology, the creation of Pushkar Lake is steeped in a fascinating legend that traces back to Lord Brahma, the creator deity in Hindu cosmology. Legend has it that Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, was on a quest to perform a yagna (a sacred ritual) for the welfare of all beings. However, he needed to find a suitable location for the yagna, and as he surveyed the earth, he stumbled upon Pushkar. As Lord Brahma searched for a spot to perform the yagna, he discovered a lotus flower falling from his hand. The lotus flower landed at Pushkar, and where it fell, water sprang forth from the earth, forming the pristine Pushkar Lake. Enamored by the beauty and tranquility of the lake, Lord Brahma decided that Pushkar was the perfect place to conduct the yagna. He named the lake “Pushkar,” which means lotus in Sanskrit, in honor of the lotus flower that had played a pivotal role in its creation. Since then, Pushkar Lake has been considered one of the most sacred bodies of water in India, drawing pilgrims and devotees who seek spiritual purification and blessings. The legend of its creation continues to be recounted and celebrated, adding to the mystique and reverence surrounding this ancient site.
Entry Fee –
Free
Visiting Time –
9.00 AM – 6.00 PM
Activities –
Temple visit, Holy Dip, Photography.
Nearby attarctions –
Jagatpita Brahma Mandir, Savitri Temple, Gau Ghat, Pushkar Bazaar.
How to reach Pushkar Lake:
By Air : Kishangarh airport is the nearest to reach Pushkar Lake covering 38 Km
By Train :Pushkar railway station is the nearest junction to reach Pushkar Lake covering 4 Km
By Road :The best and fastest way to reach Pushkar Lake is driving from Krishnagarh via Ajmer road NH448. A drive from Krishnagarh to Pushkar Lake covers 40 Km taking about 1 hour of drive.