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Saraswati Temple is a well known mythological landmark in Pushkar, Rajasthan. Saraswati Temple Pushkar Rajasthan is a temple dedicated to goddess Saraswati, the wife of Brahma. Literally the name Saraswati means 'the flowing one'. In the Rig Veda Saraswati symbolizes a river deity and is connected with fruitfulness and refinement. She is considered to be the epitome of all understanding - arts, sciences, crafts and skills.
She stands as the goddess of the creative inclination, the source of music, beauty and articulacy. Many artists, writers and other individuals involved in creative activities have since ages come on pilgrimage to Pushkar to ask for the inspiration of Brahma and Saraswati.
About Pushkar:
Pushkar in Rajasthan is a sacred place for Hindus and has 400 astounding temples. The most important of them is the one dedicated to Lord Brahma. According to the famous and ruling legend in Rajasthan, every year for five days all the gods visit Pushkar and bless the devotees. That is why every year, an incredible number of devotees flock to the lake to wash away their sins. These five vital days also correspond to the biggest cattle fair of the country. A visit to the Pushkar fair is in fact a lifetime experience.
Pushkar had always been a place of great strategic importance. Pushkar had also been a favorite residence of the great Mughal. One of the first contacts between the Mughal and the British took place in Pushkar when Sir Thomas Roe met with Jahangir in 1616. In 1818 Pushkar got handed over to the British. It was one of the few places in Rajasthan which was directly under the control of British Government.
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