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Know about Rajasthan
Pushkar
It is the oldest among the cities of India. Situated in the
Aravali Ranges in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. It is
often referred as the ‘Teerth-Raj’ which means the king of
pilgrimage sites.
It is one of the five pilgrimage sites or dowry for later
people of Hinduism. There are many temples in temples
in Pushkar and the most famous temple is Brahma
Temple, which is one of the few temples dedicated to
Lord Brahma in the world.
It is also famous for the lake which has 52 ghats. Pilgrims
from all ovrthe country visit the lake to take a dip in tis
sacred water.
Udaipur
It is located in Rajasthan, the city of lakes or India’s very
own Venice. It is a prime destination to absorb all the
good things offered by India’s most charming state. It
highly desirable spot with a series of manmade lakes.it is
also famous for the fort Chittorgarh. Vijay Stambh is a
victory monument constructed by Hindu Rajput King
Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 1448.
Jaipur
It is the capital of Rajasthan. It evokes the royal family
that once ruled the region andthat in 1727 founded what
is now called the old city or ‘Pink City’ for tis trademark
building colour. The city palace Jaipur is a royal residence
and former administrative headquarters of rulers of
Jaipur State. It was built by Maharaha Sawai Jai Singh.
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