Pushkar Lake
Pushkar, India
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- Area
- 8.494 mi²
- Type
- Lake in India
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What is special about Pushkar Lake?
The lake has 52 bathing ghats (steps leading into the water) and the water around each ghat is believed to possess special medicinal powers. The Pushkar Lake is a popular destination for pilgrims, as evidenced by the over 500 temples that dot the banks of the lake.
What is the mythology of Pushkar Lake?
Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake for the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures describe it as "Tirtha-Guru" [Thirtha Raj]– the perceptor of pilgrimage sites related to a water-body and relate it to the mythology of Brahma, the creator-god in Hinduism, whose most prominent temple stands in Pushkar.
Can you swim in Pushkar Lake?
Yes, people can swim in India's Pushkar Lake. The lake has 52 swimming ghats, which are steps that lead into the water. Hindus see the lake as a holy place. Some people think that bathing in its water can wash away sins and heal skin problems.