POST CONFERENCE TOUR

Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan

The Soni Ji Ki Nasiyan is a renowned Digambar Jain Temple situated in Ajmer dedicated to Lord Adinath, the first Jain 'Tirthankara'. This marvelous Jain temple, also known as the Golden Temple, was built in 1865. Its double- storey temple hall displays marvelous wooden gild representations, glass engravings and paintings each depicting the Jain concept of the ancient world and the making of the world. The celestial appearance of the temple creates a kind of divine aura that appeals to the minds of pilgrims and tourists alike. Unlike any other temple in Rajasthan, it is definitely worth a visit.

Ana Sagar Lake

The Ana Sagar Lake is an artificial lake situated in the city of Ajmer. Built by Rajput king Anaji Chauhan of the Chauhan dynasty in 1135 AD, it is named after him. Basically constructed by raising a dam across the "Luni" or "Lavanavari" River, the lake was built for the betterment of civilization with immense public support and assistance. The arresting marble pavilions near the lake were built by Shahjahan in 1637 and the adjacent Daulat Bagh Gardens by Jahangir. The lake spreads over 13 Kilometers, harboring an island in the center which is accessible by boat. The walkway surrounding the lake enables tourists to capture the scenic beauty of the picturesque lake.

Nareli Jain Temple

The Nareli Jain Temple is a Jain temple located on the outskirts of Ajmer. Established in the year 1989 by Ashok Patni of R. K. Marbles, Nareli is famous for the mixing of traditional and contemporary architectural styles, with 24 further miniature temples lined up on the hill above the temple. These 24 temples represent the Thirthkar's of the Jain religion. A feast to the eyes, this marvel of architecture should definitely be on the list for anyone touring Ajmer.

Akbari Quilla

The Akbari Quilla was built in 1570 as a resting place for Emperor Akbar during his visits to Garib Nawaz in Ajmer. A second home to the Mughals, the fort was finally turning in to a Museum during the British reign and remains so till date. It houses the overwhelming government museum , with a small collection of old weapons, miniature paintings, ancient rock inscriptions and stone sculptures that date back almost to the 8th century.

Street Markets in Pushkar

Pushkar has a magnetism all of its own, and is quite unlike anywhere else in Rajasthan. It's a prominent Hindu pilgrimage town 11km from Ajmer and boasts of hundreds of temples. The main street is one long bazaar. Known especially for stone and silver jewelry, available at low prices, the market is also flooded with art and craftwork including authentic Rajasthani puppets and apparels showcasing the famous tie & dye (Bandhani) print as well as intricate mirror work. Despite the commercialism, the town remains enchantingly small and authentically mystic.

Pushkar Lake

Pushkar Lake is a sacred lake of the Hindus. The Hindu scriptures describe as it as "Tirtha-Raj" – the king of pilgrimage sites related to a water-body and relate it to the mythology of the creator-god Brahma, whose most prominent temple stands in Pushkar. The Lake also finds mention on coins dating back to as early as 4th century BC. It is surrounded by 52 bathing Ghats (a series of steps leading to the lake), where pilgrims throng in large numbers to take a 'sacred bath', which is believed to cleanse sins and cure skin diseases. Pushkar Lake and its precincts offer a plethora of monuments of national importance and boast of over 500 Hindu temples circumscribing it.

Jagatpita Brahma Mandir

Situated on the banks of the sacred Pushkar Lake, the Jagatpita Brahma Temple is one of the very few existing temples dedicated to the Hindu creator-god Brahma in India and remains the most prominent amongst them. The temple dating back to the 14th century is believed to be almost 2000 years old. It is mainly built of marble and stone stabs and has a distinct red pinnacle and a hamsa bird motif. The temple sanctum sanctorum holds the central images of Brahma and his second consort Gayatri. Globally the temple has also been identified as one of the ten most religious places in the world and one of the five most sacred pilgrimage places for the Hindus, in India.

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