Pushkar Lake - Great Attractions (Pushkar, India)

Take a tour of Pushkar Lake in Pushkar, India – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. The state of Rajasthan, India, famously known for its desert and dry terrain, has been blessed with a sacred lake. A site which has held great importance and reverence in Hindu mythology, Pushkar Lake is a crucial pilgrimage site. Its tranquil and gentle waters have been an ideal place for meditation, especially in the early morning; a ritual which many still follow. Being honored as a ''Monument of National Importance'' the ghats which surround the lake are burgeoning points for all ceremonial activities. There are a total of 52 ghats which encompass the lake and according to scriptures, are endowed with exquisite powers. In the foreground of the Aravalli hills, Pushkar Lake emanates serenity and sanctity which has been said to satiate the souls of pilgrims.