Puskar is a town in the Ajmer district in the indian state of Rajasthan. Pushkar has many temples. Most of the temples and ghats in Pushkar are from the 18th century and later, because many temples were destroyed during muslim conquest in the area. Subsequently, the destroyed temples were rebuild. The prime attraction in Pushkar is the Pushkar Lake which is considered sacred. Because of this lake Pushkas has become a place of Hindu pilgrimage. Legend has is that this lake was consecrated to lord Brahma, the creator of the universe when a lotus dropped from his hand into the vale and a lake emerged in that place.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the center and lake of Pushkar in the evening on October 11 2019. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.