Ajmer has more to offer than one would think of! Pushkar, just
11 kms away from Ajmer is a religious site for Hindus that pulls
in Hindu pilgrims in large numbers. Pushkar is no less significant
than the Chardhams (the four most sacred places) of the Hindu
pilgrims. Ajmer is access point to reach Pushkar.
The Sites You Should Not Miss in Ajmer
Dargah Sharif
Dargah, the tomb of the Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
is one of the most famous attractions of Ajmer. The Dargah is
located at the foot of a barren hill in the old part of Ajmer,
and is visited by people of all faiths. It was in 1192, when
the Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din Chisti came to Ajmer from
Persia.
Mughal Emperor Humayun completed the construction of the shrine
and the Nizam of Hyderabad added its massive gate. There are
two mosques in the courtyard, one built by Akbar and the other
by Shah Jahan. The saint's tomb with
a marble dome is in the
center of the second courtyard and is surrounded by a silver
platform. The shrine is next only to Mecca for the Muslims of
South Asia.
Ana Sagar Lake
The Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake that was created in
the 12th century by damming River Luni. On its bank is the pleasant
park, the Daulat Bagh containing a series of marble pavilions
erected in 1637 by Shahjahan. There are fine views from the
hill beside the park. Boats are available for hire at the jetty.
Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra is another major attraction located beyond
the Dargah; on the outskirts of the town are the ruins of this
mosque.
Taragarh Fort
Taragarh Fort lies about 3 km beyond the Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra
mosque in Ajmer. Built by Ajaipal Chauhan, the town's founder,
the fort commands a superb view over the city. It was the site
of much of the military activity during the Mughal period and
was later used as a sanatorium by the British.
The Museum
The Museum was once a palace built by Mughal Emperor Akbar,
this imposing building now houses the government museum. Its
collection includes stone sculptures, old weapons, and miniature
paintings. You can visit this museum on your Ajmer travel tour.
Nasiyan Temple
You can visit Nasiyan Temple on your Ajmer travel tour. This
Red Temple is a Jain temple built in the 19th century. Its double
storey hall contains a fascinating series of large, gilt wooden
figures from Jain mythology that depict the Jain conception
of the ancient world.
Only in Ajmer!
Urs Festival
Urs is held in Ajmer in honour of the Sufi saint, Khwaja Moinuddin
Chishti in the month of August every year. Special prayers are
offered at the mosque, and huge amounts of consecrated food
offered from the large, steaming cauldrons, which were gift
by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The entire town is in festive mood
during Urs. Quwwallis are sung at night and the complete town
is decorated immensely.
The Urs Mela commemorating the death anniversary of the saint
is held here in the seventh month of the lunar calendar and
attracts a large number of Muslims from India and abroad. A
colorful fair that springs up during this time is the major
attraction. The Dargah is a must visit on your travel to Rajasthan.
Ajmer was also home to the famous Sufi saint Khwaja Moin-ud-din
Chisti who came here from Persia in 1192 AD and passed away
in 1236 AD. His Dargah at Ajmer is now one of the most sacred
sites in India.
Besides, Ajmer also boasts of the first hill fort in India,
the Taragarh Fort that was built by Ajai Pal Chauhan.
Travel
to Rajasthan
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar.
The Golden Temple, is the most sacred and holiest shrine of Sikhism. The official name of the Temple is “Harmandir Sahib”, or “Darbar Sahib”, which means literally “The Abode of God”.
Travel to Rajasthan gives you a comprehensive guide to have a close look on the nature and lifestyle of the Rajasthani people. Know about those mystique forts and palaces that have seen history to change colors numerous times.
