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Pushkar Lake |
When Brahma was in deep thought, the lotus flower in his hand fell on earth. He decided to have the yajna performed where the lotus fell. As the flower touched the earth, water gushed out and formed a lake. Brahma named the lake Pushkar after the lotus.
The famous Pushkar fair is held annually in the Kartik month on the banks of Pushkar Lake . Taking holy dip in the lake on Kartik Purnima is considered highly auspicious.
The story of the origin of Pushkar Lake is mentioned in the Padma Purana.