Bhawanipatna Tour Packages

South west of Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis wrapped in the green hills. The city was founded by Raja Ajay Pal Chauhan in the 7th Century A.D. and continued to be a major centre of the Chauhan power till 1193 A.D.

When Prithviraj Chauhan lost it to Mohammed Ghauri. Since then, Ajmer became home to many dynasties. Today, Ajmer is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus as well as Muslims. Especially famous is the Dargah Sharif-tomb of the Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is equally revered by the Hindus and Muslims.

It is a centre of culture and education, the British chose Ajmer for its prestigious Mayo College a school exclusively for Indian nobility. Ajmer is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km.), the abode of Lord Brahma, lying to its west with a temple and a picturesque lake. The Pushkar Lake is a sacred spot for Hindus. During the month of Kartik (Oct./Nov.), devotes throng in large numbers here to take a dip in the sacred lake.

For those who wish to observe a pilgrimage center in India, they should travel to Ajmer Rajasthan. Situated on the way to Pushkar, Ajmer houses the tomb of the 13th century Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, which is uniformly valued by the Hindus and Muslims. The once a year Urs at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is held on a impressive scale and attracts pilgrims from all over the world irrespective of their caste and faith.

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