Pushkar fair is one of the most popular fairs of the country.
Pushkar Fair provides a unique opportunity for the discerning traveler to glimpse the
beauty, magic and
mystery of India. Commonly known as
Puskhar Camel Fair. Pushkar is only one of the temple of
Lord Brahma (known as creator of our Universe). Pushkar city is situated on the bank of Lake Sarovar Lake. This fair is considered to be one of the oldest continuous human gatherings in the history of mankind. As people from all parts of India would visit Pushkar, an ancillary trade fair started taking place along with the religious fair.
The Pushkar Fair is organized in the Hindu month of Kartika. It starts on the eighth day (ashtmi) and ends on the full moon day (poornima), as per the lunar calendar. The main attraction for tourist in the Pushkar Fair are devotees, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus, etc dressed in bright colors. Also, the main attraction of the Pushkar Fair is the trading of camel and cattle, especially during the first half of fair. And in the second half, trading push a back seat and the now front stage is given to religious activities.
The Pushkar Fair sees a complete magnificent view of the small town of Pushkar fair ground. Exhibition takes on rows upon rows of temporary stalls, is an array of objects ranging from arts and crafts of the local people across the city and unique view of India to the items of daily consumption. You can even find accessories for everyone ranging from women to cattle, camel and other animals.
Apart from the shopping purpose, other attractions are the camel and horse races. There is even a Camel judging competitions held at the fair. Other forms of entertainment include folk dances and folk music of Rajasthan, enthralling the crowd.
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Accomodation in Pushkar :
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The Pushkar Bagh
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Pushkar Palace
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J.P. Village Resort
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Teerth Palace
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Master Paradise
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Green Park Resort
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New Park
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Sajjan Bagh
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Ram Kutir