Pushkar Fair - Pushkar
The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of the largest in India and the only one of
its kind in the entire world. During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural
India flock to Pushkar, along with Camel and Cattle for several days of
live stock trading, horse dealing, pilgrimage and religious festival.
This small town, becomes a cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed
devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus
and tourists reach here during Pushkar fair.
According to Hindu chronology, it takes place in the month of Kartika (October
or November) beginning on ashtmi 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues
till full moon (Poornima).
The Camel and Cattle trading is at its peak during the first half of festival
period. During the later half, religious activities dominate the scenario.
Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water
is known to bestow salvation.
This small town is transformed into a spectacular fair ground, as rows of
make shift stalls display an entire range of objects of art to daily utility
stuff. Decoration items for Cattle, Camel and women, everything is sold
together. Small handicraft items are the best bargain for buying souvenir.
The Camel and Horse races have crowds to cheer. Camel judging competitions
are Quite popular with animal lovers. Each evening brings different folk
dances and music of Rajasthan, performers delivering live shows to the roaring
and applauding crowds.
Pushkar fair has its own magic and it's a lifetime experience for travellers.
It has featured in numbers of travel shows, films and magazine. According
to lonely planet -"Its truly a feast for the eyes.
If you are any where within striking distance at the time, Its an event
not to be missed." Foot print India handbook 200 I writes- "The
huge mela is Pushkar's biggest draw an unforgettable experience."
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