One Legends states when Devi Sati died Lord Shiva cried and shed off the tears. From his tears emerged two water ponds one at Pushkar and other at Ketaksha (raining eyes) or Katasraj temple in Chakwal district of Punjab in Pakistan. Pushkar is one of the oldest cities in India and legend is associated with Lord Brahma and creation.
Although there several other legends but most of them are associated with Lord Brahma, the creator of Universe. According to the Ancient Texts there was demon called Vajranabha who tried to kill children of Lord Brahma . Lord Brahma enraged with these activiteis slew the demon with his weapon Blue Lotus Flower. The petal of this flower fell in the ground where water sprang up making a lake named Pushkar Sarovar by Lord Brahma.
After reaching Ajmer City and having a look at it I didn’t find this city in a very good shape . Still lot of vehicles from 80′s were used here emitting lot of smoke . Air Pollution was maximum. Sound was hurting and irritating my ears specially the sound of the three tyre vintage diesel rickshaws. The city has lot of dilapidated and ruined old buildings which was not very pleasant site to watch. Overall I felt lack of Municipal Governance. Anyways My goal was to visit Ajmer Dargah Shariff , so I went forward in that direction. I along with my family of seven took two autos and reached the lanes near Ajmer Dargah . Seeing our luggage full of three bags the auto rickshaw driver was again and again pitching for hotel. After repeatedly telling no to him, I got angry and told him that I have booked Hotel in Pushkar and told him to just drop me near Dargah.
Sphatik Shila
It is a landmark destination in the holy pilgrim centre of Chitrakoot called Sphatik Shila. As the literal meaning of this sanskrit word suggests, Sphatik a reddish crystal like rock where Lord Ram and his beloved wife used to sit and admire the scenic ambiance of the surroundings. Nearby boulder houses a footprint, which is believed to be that of the Lord and paying a visit to Sphatik Shila is an inevitable part in the Chitrakoot Dham pilgrimage.
This pictorial location on the left banks of Mandkini River holds a funny but lovable story about the divine concern that Ram has got towards Sita. It says that Ram had taken the eye of Jayant ( came in the form of crow) who had pecked the feet of Sita devi while they were relaxing here at Sphatic Shila. He was unhappy and jealous with this cameo of domestic bliss between Lord Ram and Sita Maa. This is why crows, to this day, tilt their heads to examine anything.
