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Lakes are perhaps the God's best blessing to the quaint and beautiful city of Ajmer. The serene beauty of these lakes attracts tourists from all over India and the world to Ajmer.
The Ana Sagar Lake is considered as the best one in the list of lakes of Ajmer. This man-made lake is surrounded by splendid hills and has a beautiful park called the Daulat Bagh on its banks. Damming the River Luni, Annaji Chauhan built this lake in around 1135-1150 AD. The marble porch near the lake was constructed during the regime of Emperor Shah Jahan.
Located 3 km from the Ana Sagar Lake, the Foy Sagar Lake was constructed during the dearth release program. The lake has been named after the engineer who was in charge of its construction. Tourists can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding hills from this lake. The Foy Sagar lake certainly is a highlighting feature of lakes of Ajmer.
Situated 11 km from Ajmer, Pushkar has one of the finest lakes of India. The lake here referred to as 'Pushkar Lake' is beauty and perfection personified. This lake is probably the most holy of the lakes of Ajmer. According to mythology, the basis of Pushkar Lake takes you to the ancient era when Lord Brahma was seeking a quiet place to carry out a Yagna (a holy activity in the Indian culture). During his journey, a lotus fell down from his hands and it went into the valley. At the same time, the piece of land turned into a lake. As a result, this lake today is devoted to Lord Bramha. The Bramha Temple near this lake is considered as the only Bramha temple in India. This lake is believed to be as old as the formation of this universe.
According to the Hindu myths there are five sacred lakes on the earth namely Man Sarovar, Narayan Sarovar, Pampa Sarovar, Bindu Sarovar and Pushkar Sarovar. Thus, the Pushkar Lake is one of those sacred lakes. A dip in the waters of this lake is considered among the most important religious activity of the Hindu religion. 52 bathing Ghats surround the lake. The water around every ghat is believed to have individual sacred powers. The Naga Kund offers richness. Roop Tirth offers splendor and magic. The waters of the Kapil Vyapi Kund cure leprosy. There are some more kunds and ghats in this lake. They are Mrikand Muni Kund, the Varah Ghat and the Brahma and Gau Ghat.
The lakes of Ajmer will leave you spellbound with their beauty and perfection. While in Ajmer, make it a point to visit these beautiful lakes.
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