http://nsyght.com/rss/tag/pushkar Nsyght is a search engine powered by you, your bookmarks, and your friends. en-us 50 The holy town of Puskhar in Rajasthan is on the shores of Pushkar Lake. It is considered one of the five dhams, others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram and Dwarka and is held in high esteem by Hindu devotees.<br />Submited by Santhosh 06, June 2008 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:58:54 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/Popular-Pushkar-Hotels-Resorts-Reviews-Ratings-Tariff-Rates-521-6-yes-destination.html http://www.holidayiq.com/Popular-Pushkar-Hotels-Resorts-Reviews-Ratings-Tariff-Rates-521-6-yes-destination.html Pushkar is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India. Pushkar means born due to a flower. In Hindu mythology it is said that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar. It is situated 14 Km from Ajmer and is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage sites for devout Hindus) It is often called "Tirth Raj" - the king of pilgrimage sites - and has in recent years become a popular destination for foreign tourists.<br />Submited by Vivek 21, May 2008 Wed, 21 May 2008 06:35:35 GMT http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Pushkar-Overview.html http://www.holidayiq.com/destinations/Pushkar-Overview.html