Pushkar, the holy town in Rajasthan is known for it’s sacred lake and the only Brahma Temple in the world. Legend has it that this lake was formed where Lord Brahma – the lord of creation – dropped a lotus on the day of the full moon. Every November, the famous Pushkar Fair is held for 7 days, starts on Noami, finish on Kartik Poornima (Full Moon). The Fair is predominantly a gathering with thousands of camels, cattle and horses for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local folk dances, song and entertainment.
One of the most popular and colorful fairs of the Thar desert is the Pushkar Fair, which begins on Kartik Shukla Ekadashi & goes on for five days till Kartik Purnima. The time of the fair coincides with the bright half of the moon during the months of October-November. The lake at Pushkar is one of the most sacred in India.
Pushkar is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India. Pushkar means born due to a flower. In Hindu mythology it is said that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar. It is situated 14 Km from Ajmer and is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage sites for devout Hindus.) It is often called “Tirth Raj” – the king of pilgrimage sites – and has in recent years become a popular destination for foreign tourists. The picturesque lake of Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 kilometres northwest of Ajmer, surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the fourth. Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair.
The history of Pushkar Festival is still sunk in myths and legends. Believe it or not, the wonderful blend of faith and commerce, pulsating with the beats of festivities, would certainly charm you in Pushkar. To much extent, it embodies the true Indian spirits. So the best time to travel to Pushkar is during the Pushkar Festival.