Pushkar
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A sacred lake town near Ajmer with one of the very few temples in India dedicated to Lord Brahma, and a famous fair in the month of Kartik.
Pilgrimage siteAjmer districtBest time to visit: October to March; the fair falls in October or November
Highlights
- Brahma Temple
- Pushkar Lake and its many bathing ghats
- Pushkar Fair, with camel and cattle trading, folk music and contests
- Savitri Temple on a hill above the town
Significance
Pilgrims bathe in the lake, especially on Kartik Purnima. The fair is one of the largest livestock fairs in India and draws visitors from all over the world.