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Pushkar Lake

Pushkar · Central & Fort Belt

About Pushkar Lake

A sacred man-made lake ringed by about 50 bathing ghats and more than 400 temples, in the centre of Pushkar town. According to legend the lake was formed by the lotus dropped by Brahma, giving the town its divine origin. It is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites and remains central to Pushkar's identity.

Events & Festivals at this place

ReligiousNovember (Kartik Purnima)

Pushkar Kartik Purnima Snan

On the full moon of Kartik, Pushkar Lake becomes the setting for one of Hinduism's most sacred holy dips, drawing large numbers of pilgrims who believe the bath washes away sins. The ghats are lined with devotees through the night, with pujas, deep-daan (floating lamps) and Brahmins performing rituals. The occasion coincides with the Pushkar Camel Fair, making the town at its most crowded and colourful.

  • Sacred Kartik Purnima holy dip
  • floating-lamp deep-daan rituals at the ghats
  • mass gatherings of pilgrims and sadhus
  • coincides with the Pushkar Camel Fair
FairNovember (Kartik Purnima)

Pushkar Camel Fair (Pushkar Mela)

Held every year around Kartik Purnima, the Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest camel and livestock fairs in the world, drawing herders and traders from across Rajasthan and beyond. Thousands of decorated camels are traded and entered into competitions, while the town fills with folk performances, entertainers and a lively carnival atmosphere. It overlaps with the sacred Kartik Purnima snan at Pushkar Lake.

  • Largest camel and livestock fair in the world
  • decorated-camel beauty and race competitions
  • folk music and dance performances
  • sai/knife-tooth competitions and carnival rides

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