Pushkar occupies a prominent place on the itinerary of a tourist on pilgrimage and is highly revered among the places to visit in Rajasthan. Located to the northwest of Ajmer town, Pushkar is famous all over the world for the annual Pushkar Fair which is held here with great pomp and vigour. A large number of foreign tourists also throng in to this town in huge numbers. During your visit, you must pay visit to some of the tourist attractions in Pushkar which are:

Pushkar Lake:
According to the legends, this picturesque lake was formed after a few lotus petals fell here from the hands of the Lord Brahma� the creator of the universe. There are 52 ghats (bathing platforms) surrounding the lake and numerous pilgrims arrive here for a dip in the lake on the auspicious occasion of Karthik Poornima.

Pushkar Camel Fair:
It is undoubtedly the most sought-after among the tourist attractions in Pushkar and the entire town comes alive bustling with events and celebrations. This fair is globally renowned and a large number of pilgrims drop in here sporting their traditional attire in multicolor. The level of excitement and zeal among the people is an experience in itself. Camel trading is the chief attraction of the fair. It s a treat to watch the owners of these creatures adorn them and try to find the best possible price.

Brahma Temple:
It is the only temple devoted to Lord Brahma in India and features south Indian architecture built with marble. You can find the statue of Lord Brahma inside in a seated position along with the image of Lord Vishnu, and Garuda pillars (a mythical bird, in gold).The surroundings of the temple are breathtakingly beautiful with hills all around.

Savitri Temple:
It is a magnificent temple dedicated to Goddess Savitri, the wife of Lord Brahma. Located on the beautiful Ratnagiri Hill, this temple also has mythological link. The legend states that Brahma for successful performance of Yagna, (rite) married a local milkmaid called Gayatri. When this came to the notice of Savitri (Brahma�s wife), she became infuriated and cursed Brahma and sacrificed her life at the Ratnagiri Hill.

Warah Temple:
This temple is one of the most sacred ones in Pushkar and is believed to have been built in the 12th century. It is meant for the worship of Lord Vishnu and features his image which is in the form of a wild boar, one of his incarnations. This temple truly demands a visit among the various tourist attractions in Pushkar.

You should have ample time in hand in order to explore the highlights of this town on your tour to Pushkar. Some of the other things to watch here are Rangji or Rangnath Temple, Apteshwar Temple and Mahadeva Temple.

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