Pushkar Fair
Pushkar Fair, Also Known As Pushkar Camel Fair And Pushkar Cattle Fair Is A Major Event In The Travel Calendar Of Rajasthan And Is Popular Among Tourists Coming To Rajasthan From All Over The World.
 Location: Pushkar, Rajasthan
When: November 10 - 13, 2008, October 30 - November 02, 2009 and November 18 - 21, 2010 Attractions: Cattle fair, camel races, music, folk dances and cultural events Rajasthan - Pushkar - Pushkar Fair Religion, culture and fun, all are present here in abundance. Welcome to Pushkar, the home of Brahma, Creator of all Creation. Pushkar has the only Brahma temple of the world and is a holy pilgrimage place for Hindus. The city has 400 temples and 52 bathing ghats and is possibly next only to Varanasi in its importance to Hindus. The Pushkar Fair is held in the month of Kartik, when pilgrims gather here for a dip in the lake to wash away their sins. Spread over five days, this fair is the largest of its kind in the world and attracts lakhs of people from both India and abroad. The golden sand comes alive with Rajasthan traditions, a burst of colours and sounds of revelry. Rajasthani women in their colourful traditional costumes and men with their turbaned heads and fancy moustaches are all a sight to behold. The Pushkar fair is associated with cattle. It is the world's largest camel fair and other cattle is also bought and sold in large numbers. Camels are a Rajasthani's pride. Camel races with beautifully decorated camels are a huge attraction at Pushkar Fair. Camels are also made to play a game rather like musical chairs! Shopping is also big at the Pushkar Fair. Bead necklaces - a speciality of Nagaur, woollen blankets from Merta, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur, brassware from Jodhpur and Jaipur as well as saddles, ropes, and household products are all available. Tattooing, puppet shows, folk music, folk dances and cultural shows all add to merrymaking. | 
