The significance of Pushkar town for the Hindus is immense. For it has the only temple of Lord Brahma (the creator). The Sarovar (Lake) here is formed of Brahma's lotus and a dip here is said to wash away all sins. This is the reason that on auspicious days around full moon of Hindu Kartika month, pilgrims from far and wide assemble here to take a holy dip. The huge human congregation turns into a huge fair that takes a commercial angle too, witnessing the hectic trading of cattle and other rural commodities. Pushkar Fair is the rare event, which has since time immortal been the center of pilgrimage, trading, fun, merry-making and socialization all taken together.

The town's spiritual character is very evident from the scores of temples around the lake. A walk around the bathing ghats of the lake is enough to soak oneself in the interesting religious rituals of India. All the year round the town remains very laid back and peaceful; many tourists like overstaying here.VISITING THE TEMPLE
After bathing at the lake, people proceed to pay homage to the creator of the Universe, Lord Brahma, at the Brahma Temple.

PARIKRAMA
Most pilgrims perform the oblations at the Jyeshtha Pushkar while some opt to visit all the three Pushkar and this is called the Panch-Kosi-Parikrama. Many pilgrims visit all the shrines at Pushkar in seven days and this is called the Chaubis-Kosi-Parikrama.

FLOATING LAMPS ( DEEP DAN )
It is customary to float lighted earthen lamps after placing them on 'pattals' (plates made of leaves) on the waters of the lake. This creates a spectacular view in the evening when the sacred lake takes on a mystical tint sprinkled with twinkling spots of light. 'Aarti' is offered at the lake in the morning and evening.

Kishangarh : a one-hour journey from Pushkar, was founded by Kishan Singh in the 17th century. The city is famous for its unique style of miniature paintings, first produced in the 18th century.

Ajmer : famous for its annual Urs Mela and a major city of Rajasthan.

Tilonia: A small village that has been very successful in its cooperative industry initiative of producing various leather handicrafts. A true example of people's participation in rural development.

PUSHKAR FAIR
The ancient town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik. The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide. The fair-grounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array of items that compete with each other for the visitors' attention. But the highlight of Pushkar fair is the trading in camels. Camels are bought, sold, decked up and paraded on the sand dunes, presenting a picturesque sight. The camel, horse and donkey races are events that draw huge attendance. Body tattooing is yet Horse race. Pushkar another favorite activity that attracts a large number of enthusiasts.

The Pushkar fair brings together a large number of villagers from different parts of the state. Some come here to sell. Some come here to buy. Some come here on a pilgrimage. Still others come here just to enjoy the festivities. The days are filled with fun and activity. The evenings are filled with music and dance. Come dusk, and the rich strains of haunting music are carried across the desert sands as the merrymaking continues deep into the night. The profusion of colours that run riot in the desert sands, the glee and the contagious enthusiasm of the village folk are a unique experience for every visitor