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Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
The world famous Pushkar fair is held in the sacred and peaceful town of Pushkar,
11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It transforms in to a spectacular fair ground for twelve
days during the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov).
The famous Pushkar Fair is a great tourist attraction. People from around the globe
come to the ancient religious town of Pushkar which is transformed into a spectacular
fair ground in the month of Kartik. People bath, worship and delight in the dazzling
wares of roadside stalls.
It is believed that this lake appeared miraculously on the spot where petals of
a lotus flower fell from the hands of Lord Brahma, the Creator. This answers for
the presence of the famous temple here, dediated to Lord Brahma.
Pushkar Fair is perhaps the largest cattle faair in the world. Rajasthan which is
enriched by cattle wealth is the home to many recognized breeds of cattle like Nagauri,
Mewati, Gir etc.
Camels are bought, sold, beautified, raced and parade. Most unusual are the small
groups of men and women seen busy tattooing their hands and other parts of the body.
The fair is predominantly a rural gathering. Villagers come from different parts
of the state and bring their cattle with them. On spectacular sand dunes camel,
horse and bullock races are great crowd pullers. All roads lead to the lake, which
is flooded with pilgrims. The movement of the crowd is like a tide of colour with
currents of crimson, yellow and turquoise.
Evenings at the Pushkar Fair have their own charm. The silent night is pierced by
calls of camels. Ballads are sung by actors in passionate tones. Folk dramas, skits
and folk dance are organised for the entertainment of the tourists. The tourist
village is self sufficient and specially designed to complement the natural beauty
of the site. It has a Coffee Shop and Dining Hall which can cater to 1500 guests
at a time.
The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with its own identity, being named
after the famous dances of Rajasthan. The village also has huts with attached western
style toilets and running water. One can also stay in Sarovar Hotel, Pushkar and
Khadim Tourist Bunglow at Ajmer.
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Pushkar Fair, Pushkar
The world famous Pushkar fair is held in the sacred and peaceful town of Pushkar,
11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It transforms in to a spectacular fair ground for twelve
days during the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov).
The famous Pushkar Fair is a great tourist attraction. People from around the globe
come to the ancient religious town of Pushkar which is transformed into a spectacular
fair ground in the month of Kartik. People bath, worship and delight in the dazzling
wares of roadside stalls.
It is believed that this lake appeared miraculously on the spot where petals of
a lotus flower fell from the hands of Lord Brahma, the Creator. This answers for
the presence of the famous temple here, dediated to Lord Brahma.
Pushkar Fair is perhaps the largest cattle faair in the world. Rajasthan which is
enriched by cattle wealth is the home to many recognized breeds of cattle like Nagauri,
Mewati, Gir etc.
Camels are bought, sold, beautified, raced and parade. Most unusual are the small
groups of men and women seen busy tattooing their hands and other parts of the body.
The fair is predominantly a rural gathering. Villagers come from different parts
of the state and bring their cattle with them. On spectacular sand dunes camel,
horse and bullock races are great crowd pullers. All roads lead to the lake, which
is flooded with pilgrims. The movement of the crowd is like a tide of colour with
currents of crimson, yellow and turquoise.
Evenings at the Pushkar Fair have their own charm. The silent night is pierced by
calls of camels. Ballads are sung by actors in passionate tones. Folk dramas, skits
and folk dance are organised for the entertainment of the tourists. The tourist
village is self sufficient and specially designed to complement the natural beauty
of the site. It has a Coffee Shop and Dining Hall which can cater to 1500 guests
at a time.
The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with its own identity, being named
after the famous dances of Rajasthan. The village also has huts with attached western
style toilets and running water. One can also stay in Sarovar Hotel, Pushkar and
Khadim Tourist Bunglow at Ajmer.
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