Pushkar, located 11 km northwest of Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan, is one of the most important pilgrimages in the country. The holy city of Pushkar is also called the city of temples. The Pushkar town is considered to be sacred by the Hindus because of the presence of some 400 temples, which encircle the lake. Devotees congregate in these temples in large number to seek the blessings of the gods. Some of the most visited temples here are the Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Rangji Temple, Varah Temple and Apteshwar Temple.

Brahma Temple: - The most famous and visited tourist attraction of Pushkar is the Brahma Temple. It is the only temple of Lord Brahma (creator of the world) in the whole world. This place is considered sacred, as it is believed that Lord Brahma, together with all the gods and goddesses performed a Yagna here. The temple was constructed in the 14th Century. It houses a life-size statue of Lord Brahma. The temple is made up of marble and is its floor is decorated with silver coins, donated by the pilgrims.

Varah Temple: - The Varah temple is another famous temple of Pushkar. It houses an image of lord Vishnu in the incarnation of the wild boar. The temples of Brahma and Varah are considered equally important. It is believed that King Anaji Chauhan built the Varah temple. According to mythology it is a very important temple and is believed that Vishnu came on the earth in the incarnation of Varah (wild boar) to kill the demon Hirnayaksh and liberate the land from his atrocities.

Savitri Temple: - The Savitri temple is dedicated to Goddess Savitri, Lord Brahma's first wife. It is located on the hill behind the Brahma temple. To reach the temple one has to climb a long series of steps. The site of the Savitri temple provides a panoramic view of the lake and surrounding sand dunes.

Mahadeva Temple: - A Beautiful temple built in the 19th century, it was described by a British traveler of the time as "by far the most remarkable, for the elegance of its structure and the nature of its ornaments, of all the temples Pushkar boasts of." It is also noteworthy for its white marble Mahadeva image, with its five faces (and its traditional tufts of hair).

Rangji Temple Pushkar: - The Rangji temple is very gracious. It is considered very conspicuous, due to its south Indian style of architecture. The temple has a high rising 'Gopuram', typical of southern India.

Apteshwar Temple Pushkar: - The Apteshwar temple is another important temple of the Pushkar town. It was built in the 12th century and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Holy Lake and its many Ghats: - Many Ghats run down to the Holy Lake where pilgrims are constantly bathing in the holy waters. Joining people at the ghats has to be with some respect for their culture and privacy. And for this reason, removing shoes before approaching the ghats, no smoking and restraining from photographing bathing people is Important. The famed waters of the Pushkar Lake wash away the sins of a lifetime.

The mystical water is also believed to cure skin diseases, making Pushkar the Lourdes of the East.