- Location and History
- Pushkar is located 10 km northwest of Ajmer in Rajasthan
- Mentioned in ancient texts dating to 1st millennium
- Under Muslim rule from 1192 to 1712 CE
- Rebuilt after Aurangzeb's destruction of Hindu temples
- Religious Significance
- Sacred pilgrimage site for Hindus and Sikhs
- Brahma performed penance here according to Padma Purana
- Contains Gurdwaras for Guru Nanak and Guru Gobind Singh
- Meat, eggs, alcohol and drugs are forbidden in the city
- Landmarks and Attractions
- Pushkar Lake surrounded by 400 blue-colored temples
- Lake has 52 ghats for pilgrims' bathing
- Famous for annual Pushkar Camel Fair attracting 200,000 visitors
- Old Pushkar lake located 5 km from main lake
- Modern Features
- Rajasthani architecture in Man Mahal
- Royal family restored lake and ghats
- Best visited between November to March
- Hosts Holi festival with traditional Bhang serving