From the archive record
At Pushkar Mela, devotees gather at the ghats in Pushkar to perform rituals near a Shiv Ling. Crowds occupy the stepped घाट area, where people offer prayers and conduct पूजा activities along the water’s edge. A pujari performs ritual worship, guiding or conducting ceremonies in front of the Shiv Ling. The scene reflects coordinated religious practices associated with the mela period. Continuous movement of pilgrims on the steps indicates high footfall during the event. The setting represents a major Hindu pilgrimage activity centred around ritual bathing and worship.