The main tourist
attraction in Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake. This lake is
believed to have been created by God Brahma himself.
There are about 400 temples and 52 Ghaats in Pushkar
which are located on the banks of the Pushkar Lake. The
only temple of Lord Brahma is situated in Pushkar thus
making Pushkar an important pilgrimage city for
Hindus.
Festivals in
Pushkar
Pushkar is
also the venue of one of the country's most colourful
cattle fairs - the Pushkar Festival. Pushkar Festival
takes place in the month of November when the whole of
Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground.
During this festival thousands of pilgrims come to bath
in the holy water of Pushkar lake and the biggest cattle
and camel markets take place here where farmers,
breeders and camel traders buy and sell. During this
festival there is horse dealing, camel racing, cattle
trading and colourful festivities. This annual fair is
an unforgettable event when the entire small town of
Pushkar is visited by over lakhs of animals and
tourists. T Shopping in Pushkar
The bazaars of Pushkar are lined with an
assortments of interesting small shops. The people can
buy from these shops the silver and beaded jewellery,
embroidered fabrics, bed sheets, cushion covers,
Rajasthani puppets, books, etc.
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