Pushkar, a popular destination of foreign tourists, is situated in the Ajmer district in Rajasthan. The word 'Pushkar' means lotus flower, which is said to be the seat of Brahma. Often known as "Tirth Raj" - the king of pilgrimage sites- it is situated 14 km northwest of Ajmer. Pushkar, one of the oldest cities in India, has many legends associated with it. One of the legends goes like that Lord Brahma performed penance here for 60,000 years to have a glimpse of Vishnu.

Pushkar, which lies on the shores of Pushkar lake, has 52 ghats where pilgrims can descend to the lake to bathe in the sacred waters. Pushkar is home to many temples like the Brahma Temple…

Pushkar, a popular destination of foreign tourists, is situated in the Ajmer district in Rajasthan. The word 'Pushkar' means lotus flower, which is said to be the seat of Brahma. Often known as "Tirth Raj" - the king of pilgrimage sites- it is situated 14 km northwest of Ajmer. Pushkar, one of the oldest cities in India, has many legends associated with it. One of the legends goes like that Lord Brahma performed penance here for 60,000 years to have a glimpse of Vishnu.

Pushkar, which lies on the shores of Pushkar lake, has 52 ghats where pilgrims can descend to the lake to bathe in the sacred waters. Pushkar is home to many temples like the Brahma Temple which was built during the 14th century.