Pushkar Camel
Fair
According to the Hindu
calendar, Pushkar Fair commences
in Nawami (Ninth Moon) and ends
in Purnima (Full Moon) in the
month of Kartika, which can be
in October or November depending
on the Moon calendar.At this
moment the rich tradition of
Rajasthan comes alive at Pushkar.
Pushkar fair is visited by
foreigners and Indian which is
perhaps the largest gathering
for a fair from tourists all
around the world in Rajasthan to
fell the religious thrill and
the camel and cattle fair which
is said to be the one of the
biggest cattle fair in world. The Pushkar
fair indeed is a unique
experience with the onset of
winters bringing the cool winds
from the south west, the golden
sand dunes reflecting various
colours with every phase of the
Sun adding to the natural
colours are not only the
vibrantly dressed men and women
or the shops selling various
colourful goods, but also the
decorated and bedecked Camel and
cattle which are at sale here.
Here one of the biggest Cattle
Fair is held for trading
purposes, and the best cattles
in all categories are awarded.
Countless people in their
colourful attire gather to take
a dip in the Holy Lake and pray
to the deities. The whole town
comes alive with vibrant folk
music and dances, magic shows,
horse and camel races and
various other traditional
entertainment competitions.
Pushkar Fair
Dates
2014 - 30th October- 06th November
2015 - 18th November-25th November
2016 - 08th November-15th November
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