It derives its name from Shakambhari Devi, Goddess of the Chauhan clan, whose 2500-year-old temple is located 28 km from the town.

[citation needed] A small hamlet has been found while the excavation of the site, which gives an insight into the construction of homes, water well and food grain storage, various coins of different dynasties.

Devyani Sarovar and surrounding temples are other places adjoining Sambhar Lake of Indian mythological connection.

[1] But after the BJP government came to power in the state, the project was scrapped citing environmental issues and shifted to Gujarat.

During the monsoon season, a huge number of Siberian pink flamingos carpet the Sambhar Salt Lake making it wonderfully pinkish.