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Ajmer
is famous for the Dargah (Tomb) of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti.
Thousands of pilgrims wend their way to this Shrine, with "a wish in their
heart" It if a popular pilgrim centre for Hindus and Muslims alike.
Ajmer
is also a take off point for pushkar (11 km away), particularly at the time of
the famous Pushkar Fair held during the months of October / November: The
biggest and most colourful Camel/Cattle fair in the world takes place here
during the month of Kartik and it is on the Kartik full moon that thousands gather to take a dip in the
picturesque lake. It is said that a Lotus fell from
Lord Brahma's hand and a lake sprang forth. One of the rarest temples to Lord
Brahma is situated here.
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