Travel News

INDIA TOURS

Sacred Hindu experiences in Pushkar

Found amid a narrow, arid valley, the sacred city of Pushkar has been a spiritual destination on India tours for centuries. Travelers wanting to experience the holiest of this country will enjoy a stop in this historically rich town.

Holiness centers around Pushkar Lake, which is believed to be the spot that Hindu god Brahma threw a lotus flower. Surrounding the lake are 52 sets of ghats, or stairs, that lead into the water for pilgrims to bathe in. With hundreds of guests often arriving each day, the procession is quite an event for travelers to watch, and can be a spiritual experience even for bystanders.

At the far end of the lake, the vibrant Brahma Temple is hard to miss and worth a look inside. Featuring an interior embossed with intricate gold designs, shrines and colorful Indian tapestries, the deep religious importance of this spot becomes widely apparent.

Very different from the black-and-white bears, pandas in Pushkar are priests responsible for giving visitors blessings. Once a donation has been made in honor of a loved one who has passed away, a panda will put the ceremonial red braid around a traveler’s arm, and represents the making of the blessing. While not a requirement in the town, guests will likely enjoy the common ceremony in this sacred town.

Posted: January 16, 2012

OTHER INDIA TOURS ARTICLES > Kick back in Kovalam Posted: April 13, 2012 > Uncover the majesty of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur Posted: April 3, 2012 > Mountain breezes and jaguar sightings in Thekkady Posted: February 22, 2012 > Avian paradise of Kumarakom Posted: February 13, 2012 > Innovative art in Bikaner Posted: January 25, 2012 > Traditional everyday in Cochin Posted: December 30, 2011 > Exotic beauties in Munnar Posted: December 22, 2011 > Exotic beauties in Munnar Posted: December 21, 2011 > Spiritual and floral varieties in Kalimpong Posted: December 7, 2011 > Walk with the tigers at Kanha National Park Posted: November 30, 2011 > Marvel at the man-made cave temples of Marahashtra Posted: November 3, 2011 > Tour one of India's most impressive forts on a Jodhpur jaunt Posted: October 20, 2011 > Stroll the world's second-longest urban beach in Chennai Posted: October 6, 2011 > Tour India's trendy and historical tech hub Posted: September 30, 2011 > Find unexpected drama in India's Elephanta Caves Posted: August 16, 2011 > The natural and cultural attractions of Darjeeling, India Posted: August 8, 2011 > Bear witness to classic Indian culture in Khajuraho Posted: July 26, 2011 > Walk through the gardens of Humayun's Tomb Posted: July 13, 2011 > See the beauty of the ancient world at the Amber Fort in Jaipur, India Posted: July 5, 2011 > Get inspired by the Gateway of India Posted: June 27, 2011 > Witness an important part of Hinduism at the ghats of Varanasi Posted: June 14, 2011 > See the Shore Temple of Mahabalipuram, India Posted: June 6, 2011 > See the intriguing medieval observatory at Jantar Mantar Posted: May 26, 2011 > Explore Mughal history at the Red Fort in Delhi Posted: May 16, 2011 > Savor the vegetarian cuisine of India Posted: May 9, 2011 > Sleep in luxury at India's Taj Hotels Posted: May 2, 2011 > Obtain enlightenment in Rishikesh, India Posted: April 27, 2011 > Marvel at the Harmandir Sahib in Amritsar, India Posted: April 19, 2011 > See tigers in their natural habitat at India's Ranthambore National Park Posted: April 13, 2011 > Relax on the romantic beaches of Goa Posted: April 11, 2011

TRAVEL NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD > African Safaris > Antarctica > Asia Tours > Australia Tours > Central American Tours > Egypt and Middle East Tours > European Tours > North American Tours > South America Tours