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130Km. Southward from Jaipur, Ajmer is an oasis of religious
sancity.The harmonious blend of Hinduism and Islam gives this town a
unique character. Muslims from an many parts of the world come to
worship at the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chisthi. Even the great
Emperor Akbar came here to seek solace.Other places of interest
include Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, a pillared mosque of red sandstone;
the 12th century artificial lake, Ana Sagar, nasiyan, the
Jain temple.
11 Km away is the placid green Pushkar lake nestling in the rolling
hills, one of the holiest of Hindu Pilgrim centres. Every year in
November, Pushkar comes alive with colours, sounds and excitement at
one of India’s biggest cattle fairs when over One
Lakh people
gather here.
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