Pushkar Fair
The Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) or Pushkar Mela, as it is locally known as, is an annual five day camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar between the months of October and November. It is one of the world's largest cattle fairs. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. Competitions such as the ‘matka phod’, ‘longest moustache’ and ‘bridal competition’ are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists. In recent years, the fair has also included an exhibition football match between the local Pushkar Club and a team of foreign tourists.
This is when all the activities with camels and other cattle will take place - the cattle trading, camel races, as well as various shows and competitions etc. The best days are going to be the Nov 20th - Nov 28th: Camel Fair.
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Excitement, gaiety and a keen sense of competition fill the air as the long journey to Pushkar begins. The only temple dedicated to Lord Brahma (the creator) is located at Pushkar. The Pushkar lake is surrounded.
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Camel Trading in Pushkar is part of the Pushkar fair and is an interesting thing to watch. Pushkar fair is the world's largest camel fair and tourists around the globe flock out to watch this spectacular fair.
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Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were destroyed by Aurangzeb, a Mogul ruler and subsequently rebuilt.
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The nearest airport is Jaipur (145 km), from where one can take flights for Delhi and Mumbai. Ajmer is the nearest railway station from where one can take trains for the major destinations in Rajasthan.
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The Pushkar Fair is no less than an encyclopedia on the tradition and culture of the state of Rajasthan. It is the event when a better population of the state can be found at one place and at one time.
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The Pushkar Fair is no less than an encyclopedia on the tradition and culture of the state of Rajasthan.
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The Pushkar Fair dates are NOVEMBER 08 – NOVEMBER 15 2024.
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