Strongly revered by the Hindus, Pushkar is a popular pilgrimage destination that is flocked by people from all around the country during the Pushkar Fair held that is held in November each year. Staunch believers in Hinduism consider it a must to visit Pushkar at least once in their lifetime. This place is home to about 400 temples and 52 ghats that encircle the Pushkar Lake. Some the important temples situated here are those dedicated to Lord Brahma, Shiva, Badri Narayan, Gayatri, and Savitri. Among the ghats, Varaha, Brahma, and Gau are considered most important.

Pushkar Lake is situated on the edge of the desert, nestled among hills that fall on three sides. Located at a distance of 11 km from Ajmer, the lake is separated from Ajmer by “Nag Pahar” (the snake mountain). The pilgrimage to Pushkar is considered incomplete for any Hindu lest they take a dip in the holy waters of the lake. In Pushkar you will find numerous temples and ashrams and a sense of serenity. Thanks to its unique location, one can enjoy an unmatched view of the desert of the surrounding hills, especially during sunset.

The highlight of Pushkar is this lake whish is semicircular and surrounded 52 “Ghats.” Ten meters deep, this lake is considered extremely holy and people from all over come here to take a dip at least once in their lifetime. It is believed that taking a dip at Lake Pushkar brings salvation.

One of the most important temples here is the Brahma temple. Located in the Pushkar valley, which is situated beyond the “Nag Pahar” and the Ana Sagar Lake, this temple is dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator—perhaps the only temple in India that is dedicated to him. This calm and quiet place is most precious to devout Hindus who believe that Lord Brahma, along with several other gods and goddesses, performed a special Yagna right at this spot.

A temple dedicated to Lord Brahma’s first wife, Savitri, is located on a hill behind the Brahma temple. A long flight of steps take you right on top of the hill, where it is located. The location of the temple affords a panoramic view of the Pushkar Lake and the surrounding desert.

The Warah temple holds a unique image of Lord Vishnu in the incarnation of a wild boar. This temple is equally important from a pilgrimage point of view. Constructed by King Anaji Chauhan (1123-1150), this temple holds great significance from a mythological perspective since it is believed that Lord Vishnu came on the earth in the form of Warah (wild boar) in order to kill a demon and save the people from his cruelties.

Not to be missed is one of the largest cattle fairs in the world. Spread over 12 days sometime during the month of November, this small town swells with people who bring along hundreds of animals for trading and sporting purposes. A spectacular fair that is perhaps one of the most colorful of all animal fairs ever.

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Pushkar is believed to have been around since the time when the Pushkar Lake had risen out of dust after a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma who came here in search of a peaceful place to be able to perform a Yagna. A temple dedicated to Lord Brahma is also located here. The ghats surrounding the lake have been built over several years by kings and nobles as a symbol of devotion.