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  Pushkar was chosen by Brahma, the creator in Hindu trilogy as site for sacrifice. The legend has that as auspicious time for the sacrifice was running Brahma got impatient and did wait for his wife Savitri and instead created another for this purpose called Gaytri (purified by the cow). Savitri on seeing another women in her lawful place was enraged and cursed Brahma that he would be worshipped no where else except Pushkar. So Pushkar houses one of the only two temples dedicated to Brahma. However, not much is know about the origin of the cattle fair. It is however; believed that is only an extension of the congregation that would annually take place on the full moon night of Kartik Purnima. The place come alive two days before the full moon night with village folks trooping in to trade horses camels and cattle. The occasion is gayety, dances, music and craft. The fair delights and excites a tourist for color extravaganza. So, enjoy a visit and get blessed.