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Pushkar Tourism

Nestled in the midst of a picturesque valley and mountainous regions, Pushkar is one of the hot-spot travel destinations of Rajasthan in India. The uncommon scenic spots and several pilgrimage sites of importance - there are more than 400 temples - that attract tourists to travel to Pushkar every year. The Brahma Temple (the only temple where Lord Brahma is worshipped) and the picturesque Pushkar Lake are the major tourist attractions of Pushkar.

This famous pilgrimage center in India is also popular for hoisting one of the most colorful fairs of Rajasthan - the Pushkar fair. The Pushkar fair coincides with the bright half of the moon during the months of October-November. From time immemorial, people have been gathering here annually during the month of Kartik to pay obeisance to Lord Brahma.

The Savitri Temple (dedicated to Goddess Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma), the Mahadeva Temple (built of white marble depicting Mahadeva with five faces), Rangji Temple (dedicated to Vishnu), Varaha Temple (dedicated to Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu), and Man Mahal (built by Raja Man Singh of Amber) are other notable tourist attractions of Pushkar.

The flow of travelers to Pushkar increases exceptionally during the time of the Pushkar fair. The Pushkar fair is the largest camel fair in India. The locals of Pushkar are very hospitable and they dress up in their best during the much-awaited Pushkar Camel Fair. The colourful veils, turbaned heads, and colourfully dyed skirts, with sounds of the ektara and the soulful tunes of the Rajasthani folk songs make the nights of the Pushkar fair equally pleasing. Besides, the Pushkar Bazaar is also famous for shopping options. The best time for holidays in Pushkar is during the winter months from October to mid-March.