Lake Pushkar

Lake Pushkar (Pushkar Sarovar) is considered a sacred lake for Hindus. He is also known as the King of Sacred Places.

The reservoir is surrounded by 52 ghats (steps) leading to it. During the holidays, pilgrims gather here to plunge into the sacred waters of the lake. It is believed that holy water cures skin diseases and cleanses from sins.

In the vicinity of the lake there are more than 500 Hindu temples, including 80 large ones. Many temples were destroyed during Muslim looting. The most important temple is the temple of Brahma.

Tourism has negatively impacted the lake and its surroundings. The government is taking steps to plant forests, clean water, and disseminate information about the current state of this sacred lake. Previously, the depth of the lake reached 9 meters, but now it has decreased to less than 1.5 meters.