Cultural Values

Pushkar is considered and recognized as Holy Place. Here in Pushkar Resident follows the age old saying "Athithi Devo Bahva" [Visitors are GOD]. Understanding another cultural helps to understand the diversity of the world. Here are  given some cultural values of Pushkar (and Indians)

• Kindly note that kissing or hugging on Ghats (Bathing Steps) is considered an unholy and prohibited. And local people are very sensitive about vulgarities (if any). It is considered offence under law And one may be prosecuted for any offence.

• Pushkar follows strict vegetarianism to the extent that even eggs are forbidden nor even Meat.

• Married couples in Pushkar do not hug, hold hands or kiss in public. 

• drinking alcohol or smoking is prohibited, no matter how innocent, are interpreted as a sign of moral laxity and are not acceptable in Pushkar

• Shoes are considered impure. The cultured Hindu never wears shoes or sandals inside a temple, holy pond or shrine, nor in his home or the homes of other Hindus

• It is improper to sit with one's legs outstretched toward a temple, shrine or altar, or even toward another person. Worshiping, meditating or sitting in the kneeling pose is not acceptable among Hindus.

• Hindu Men generally do not shake hands with women but placing hands in a prayerful gesture.
  

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