Tag: Pushkar sarovar

The origin of Pushkar is described in the Padmapurana. It is said that Brahma came here and performed the sacrifice. Pushkar is also mentioned in the Ramayana. Vishwamitra is said to meditate here. Apsara and Maneka came here to bathe in the holy water. Its description is found in Sanchi Stupa inscriptions. In the article