According
to the Hindu mythology, the holy Pushkar Lake was created by the lotus
petals, which fell from the hands of Lord Brahma. The lake is considered
as one of the most sacred spots. It is called the Tirtharaj, the king of
all Tirthas. It is believed that no pilgrimage is complete without a
holy dip in the sacred lake at Pushkar. People say that one dip in the
Lake on Kartik Purnima corresponds to performing yagnas for several
hundred years.
The tranquil and beautiful lake amidst the hills has fifty-two bathing
Ghats, built around the lake. The Lake is semi-circular in shape. The
water around each Ghat is supposed to have special powers. The Naga Kund
is belived to give fertility, Roop Tirth gives beauty and charm, Kapil
Vyapi Kund helps in curing leprosy and a dip in the Mrikand Muni Kund
endows wisdom.
The holy Pushkar Lake provides an ideal backdrop to the Pushkar fair in Rajasthan, India.
Travel to India: Pushkar Camle Fair: Pushkar Lake