At a glance
- Legend: on the night of Kartik Purnima the gods are believed to have come down to Pushkar to bless its lake.
- Pilgrims bathe in Pushkar Lake first and then visit the Brahma temple.
- Brahma temple: called unique in the world, as Brahma has very few temples.
Facts
| Place | Pushkar, about 10 to 11 km from Ajmer |
|---|---|
| Time | Kartik Shukla Ekadashi to Kartik Purnima, five days (October–November) |
| Trade | Camels, horses, cows, sheep and goats |
At the fair
Competitions: matka phod, the longest moustache, a bridal competition, camel races and camel parades.
Remember: often mixed up
- Kartik Purnima fairsPushkar (Ajmer) has the Brahma temple · Kolayat (Bikaner) is the Kapil Muni fair · Chandrabhaga is at Jhalrapatan.
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