Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Visit Pushkar Fair from 13 - 21 November 2010 in Pushkar Rajasthan

About the Pushkar Fair: This is considered as the world's largest and biggest camel fair organized in the small town of Pushkar just 11 Kms West of Ajmer Disttrict of Rajasthan India. Pushkar is a small town, normaly you will not find any crowd there but during this mega Cattle Fair this small village turn into a huge crowded destination.

Attractions of Pushkar: Pushkar is known to have one and only Brahma (The creator of the universe) Temple in the entire Universe. The Pushkar lake is also one of the sacred lake in  which hundreds and thousands of devotee take dip in the Pushkar Lake as the ritual to begin. Apart from the Brahma Temple there are about 400 more temples that one can visit while in Pushkar.

A Decorated Camel Cart in Pushkar Fair

In addition to the sacred sights, the Pushkar Fair is said to be the home of tens and hundreds of Cultural activities like, Camel Race, Rajasthani Dance and Music show, Biggest mustache competition etc. Colorful shops and traditionally dressed people of Rajasthan are also worth seeing.

Camels For Trade During Fair 

Devotees Taking A Dip Into Pushkar Lake

Pushkar Fair 2010 Dates: 13th - 21st November 2010

How to Reach Pushkar: 
By Air: The Nearest Airport is Jaipur about 150 Kilometers from Pushkar. Jaipur is well connected from all major cities of India like, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Goa etc. After reaching Jaipur one can easily reach Pushkar By Road.
By Road: The nearest Major Bus Stand from Pushkar is Ajmer just 11 Kilometers from it. There are regular bus service from Ajmer to Pushkar evert 10-15 minutes.
By Rail: The nearest Railway Station is Ajmer. From Ajmer regular bus service or Private Taxi can be taken to reach Pushkar.
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Friday, September 3, 2010

Janmashtami Celebration all Around India and Abroad

Yesterday the Janmashtami celebrated all around India and Abroad with with religious fervor and gaiety by all. The Festival of Janmashtami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. He was the Avtar (demigod) of Lord Vishnu. All the ISKCON temples across the world were crowded since thousands of devotee came to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna.


A special Dahi-Handi competition held across the Maharashtra in which Govindas (Special appointed boys for the competition) break a Handi (earthen pot) filled with Dahi (curd) hanged over a height of some 50-60 feet by making the human (All Govindasa) tower.
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