Pushkar abounds in temples, the special attraction being, the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India, dedicated to Brahma. T his somewhat somnolent town, reverberates with hectic activity during the festivities. Extensive arrangements are made to cope with the large attendance. A host of cultural programmes are staged to enthrall the audience. The biggest draws of the events, are the cattle auction and the camel race.
Puppet shows are the other major crowd - pullers.
This is a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma's first wife. It is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple, and one has to climb a long series of steps to reach the destination. It gives a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding sand dunes. Man Mahal Built by Raja Man Singh I of Amer, the palace stands on the banks of the Pushkar, and is now known as the RTDC Hotel Sarovar, the most convenient place for visitors to stay. All Rights Reserved.