Ajmer-In Search for Spiritual Quest

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Ajmer-In Search for Spiritual Quest

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• The picture of Rajasthan, a state famous for its
  forts, cuisine, desert, havelis,camels, traditiona
  l and colourful turbans, is rightly painted for
  foreign tourists to lure them to the state. It is
  culturally and traditionally a part of North
  India.
• In fact, to the naked eye looking at the map, the
  state does seem to be a part of the North.
  However, the ground reality is that the princely
  state is a part of Indias western region along
  with Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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• You can always take yourself back in time and
  visit the state from the national capital of New
  Delhi, as well as Gujarat via buses and trains

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• Professionals and students residing in proximity
  to the state can always drop by to explore the
  magical state over the weekends.
• There is one reason apart from leisure tourism
  which attracts visitors from North India as well
  as neighbouring countries of Bangladesh and
  Pakistan to the state all year round.
• Yes, those familiar with the subject will know
  that the place at the centre of all this is Ajmer
  a major pilgrimage centre for many people all
  over the nation cutting across religious lines.

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What to See?

• Undoubtedly, the prime attraction of Ajmer is the
  mausoleum of Khwaja Moin-ud-Deen Chishti, the
  famous 12th Century Sufi saint who settled down
  in the region and spread Islam mainly through
  Sufism (Islamic mysticism).
• He was born in Chisht in Heart, modern-day
  Afghanistan.
• He acquired his learning from leading seminaries
  of Samarkand and Bukhara in modern day
  Uzbekistan.
• He is said to have proceeded to the city after
  Prophet Muhammad appeared in his dream and asked
  him to do so.

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• He gained great respect among local inhabitants
  for his deeds and worked a great deal to promote
  understandings and dialogue between Hindus and
  Muslims. He died in March 15, 1236.
• The saint is credited with the title of Gharib
  Nawaz. It is for his dargah that most people
  flock to the city.

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• Another important place of worship is the Nasiyan
  Temple, which is noted for an adjacent two-storey
  hall with its big wooden figures from Jain
  mythology plated with gold. 
• The hall has a nice eye-catching display of gold,
  silver and precious stone work. Pushkar temple at
  a distance of 11 km from the city is an important
  pilgrimage centre for Hindus.
• A dip into the temples lake is said to ensure
  salvation for those who seek it. Legend has it
  that Lord Brahma performed a miracle here.

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• Some other places which are worth visiting are
  Taragarh Fort, Ana Sagar Lake, Foy Sagar Lake,
  Adhai-Din-Ka-Jhonpda, Daulat Khana, Daulat Bagh,
  Akbars Palace, Shah Jahan Masjid and Mayo
  College.

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Shop

• You can go shopping around the city looking for
  handicrafts, especially silver jewellery and
  household items made of marble.
• Attar or traditional Muslim perfumery made from
  rose petals is a must buy. It is said that
  Emperor Jahangir advocated its usage during his
  time.

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What to Eat?

• The city does not have any cuisine unique to
  itself, but some of the dishes which are worth a
  try are the Rajasthani, Mughlai, Indian food
  available at various restaurants.
• Those inclined for a more traditional taste can
  go for dal-batti-choorma and ghewar (an ethnic
  sweet dish).

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Go

• You can take a ride in the semi-arid landscape of
  the region via the state-run buses which
  transport travelers and tourists to and from the
  capital Jaipur.
• Regular private bus services from major Indian
  cities like Mumbai, Bangalore, Surat and others
  are also an option. Bus types include both A/C
  Volvo and non-A/C, whose tickets are readily
  available at ticketgoose.com.
• Some of the travel operators providing services
  are KPN Travels,VRL Travels,SVR Travels,SRM
  Travels,Konduskar Travels,Rathimeena
  Travels,Meghana Travels,Paulo Travels.

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• A visit to the city will help you experience the
  true India with its beautiful mix of cuisine,
  festivals and most important of all, the unique
  exemplary communal harmony. A tour of Ajmer is
  really spiritual? Visit on your own to discover.