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JUNE 2020 FESTIVAL Of the MONTH #PUSHKAR FAIR #camelfair #festivalsofinida #villagelife #pushkarlake #rajasthan #villagesofindia Pushkar is known for a long lived tradition of trading of the desert king „Camel‟. This tradition is celebrated today in much lore and pomp every year during Kartik Purnima at the Pushkar Camel fair in Rajasthan. Known for being one of the Highlights it attracts large number of tourists. Apart from live- Pushkar Lake — The serene Pushkar Lake is stock trading, the fair is also famous for its camel and beautifully surrounded by over 52 ghats and more horse races, cultural performances,world’s exhibitions, largest cattle and fairs than 400 temples that you can explore. many competitions and shows. Jagatpita Brahma Mandir -A perfect blend of The pilgrims here take a holy dip in the Mughal, Rajput, and South Indian architecture, this full moon day to receive special blessings and to wash away temple is an extraordinary site. The Brahma temple , their sins. According to mythology, all the 330 gods and is a rare religious site dedicated to the lord of goddesses of Hindus assembled at creation, Lord Brahma. This temple is one of day of the few existing Lord Brahma temples in India. This is howPurnima the lake came to be deemed asPushkar sacred. Lake Hot air balloon ride— A famous activity during the (full moon night) to consecrate the lake. Pushkar Mela, hot air ballloning is the best way to During the festival, one of the best ways to experience observe the sheer beauty of this majestic desert on tranquil desert countryside is stayingPushkar in traditional Lake city. style tents and gazing stars on a full moon night. on the Ajmer - Located 16kms from Pushkar, Ajmer is the home to the holiest Muslim shrine in India known as “dargah Sharif”, of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin -ud-Din Chishti. Nearest Airport - Jaipur & Kishangarh Nearest Railway Station - Ajmer & Pushkar Dates - 22-30 November 2020 Celebrating 40 years of Commitment, Service & Dedication Shikhar Travels India Pvt Ltd Email: [email protected] I Website: www.shikhar.comI Head Office : New Delhi .