Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (14 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus.
Best Time to Travel
September to March
Taragarh Fort
The giant fort stands guarding the city. It has six gates. The fort also has Miran Saheb ki Dargah who was the governor of the fort and laid down his life in an encounter.
Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhopra
It is a relic of an old mosque consisting of a quadrangle with a front screen wall of seven pointed arches. The distinct pillars and arched screen with its ruined minarets make it a splendid architectural masterpiece.
Dargah Khwaja Sahib
The Dargah is approached through a massive gate with silver doors built in several stages. The atmosphere inside the shrine is charged and supernatural with burning of incense and offerings of flowers mainly rose and sweets.
Nasiyan (Red) Temple
The red temple is a Digambar Jain temple which has a double- storey hall adjacent to the main temple. The hall displays a series of large gold plated wooden figures depicting legends from Jain mythology.
Pushkar Lake
The pious Pushkar Lake, believed to have been created by the falling of lotus from the hand of Lord Brahma. The water around each ghat is supposed to have special powers.
Ana Sagar
It is an artificial lake named after Anaji Chauhan. The catchments were built with the help of local populace
Lord Rangji
Lord Rangji is a carnation in of lord Vishnu.This temple was built in 1823 by Seth Puran Mal Ganeriwal of Hyderabad.
Introduction
Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (14 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus.
Best Time to Travel
September to March
How To Reach
Air
The nearest airport is Jaipur which is 135kms away.
Road
It is connected with bus from all places like Jaipur, Agra, Delhi and other major cities.
Rail
Ajmer is on the Delhi-Jaipur- Ahmedabad-Mumbai line and most trains stops at Ajmer.
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