Pushkar : The picturesque township and the sacred lake of Pushkar lie 11 km. From Ajmer. Pushkar is separated from Ajmer by the Nag Pahar (Snake Mountain). This beautiful lake surrounded by bathing ghats has its religious significance rooted in a myth. Pushkar_LakeAccording to the Padma Purana, Lord Brahma was in search of a suitable place for a Vedic yajna (sacrifice). While contemplating, a lotus fell from his hand on the earth and water sprouted from three places. One of them was Pushkar, and Brahma decided to perform his yajna here. A lively and gigantic fair is held every year on Kartik Poornima (full moon in October-November). About 1,00,000 pilgrims and ascetics from far and near gather here to take a dip in the holy lake.

The fair is also the biggest camel market. Besides camels, horses and bullocks are sold here. The people in their colourful attires enhance the cheerful mood of the fair. Pushkar abounds in temples and also has the temple of Lord Brahma the God Creation. This is the only temple dedicated to Brahma.

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Pushkar Lake : An interesting drive, 11 km to the west, takes one through a mountain pass to the holy lake of Pushkar. One of the mountains on this pass is called Nag Pahar or snake mountain where the Panchkund and cave of Saint Agastya Rishi is located. It is said that Kalidasa, the 4th century Sanskrit poet and playright, placed the action of his masterpiece Abhijnama Shakuntalam in this forest hermitage. The lake has legendary origins. A lotus fell from the hand of Lord Brahma and dropped into this valley. A lake sprang up on the spot, and was dedicated to him. A temple of Brahma is a popular place of pilgrimage.