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Pushkar Fair
(17th
November to 24th November at
Pushkar - Rajasthan)
Pushkar
is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. to the North-West of
Ajmer . The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement so captivated the
great Indian poet, Kalidas, that it found a place in his classic,
Abhigyan Sakuntalam. The Great Hindu epics of Mahabharat and Ramayana
make references to this religious place regarded to be Adi Tiratha.
Evidence points to its having existed during the fourth century B.C.
lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a
miracle.
Pushkar
Camel Fair
is the
largest camel fair in India and is organized in the Hindu month of
Kartik (October-November).
It starts
on Ashtmi, 8th day of Lunar Calendar, and ends on Poornima, the full
moon day.
The Pushkar fair
of
Rajasthan combines live stock trading, horse dealing, pilgrim
destination and religious festival, all in one. The venue of the fair is
Pushkar, a small town in the state of Rajasthan. Some of the major
attractions of the fair are
acrobats, comedians,
traders, musicians,
folk dancers, sadhus
(ascetics), etc.
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The first half of the fair is mainly concentrated on
camel and cattle
trading. However, in the second half, it takes a religious overturn. It
is the time for the devotees to take a
holy dip
in the sacred waters of the
Sarovar (lake).
It is believed that the holy dip frees one from the cycle of birth and
death. Numerous stalls are set up at the
Camel fair
of Pushkar, where you get everything, ranging from the splendid
handicrafts of Rajasthan
to items of daily need. You can even find accessories for everyone
ranging from women to cattle, camel and other animals.
Adding to the fun are the
camel and horse races,
which leave you wanting for more. If you are an animal lover, then make
sure to attend the
camel judging competitions.
The folk music echoing throughout the fair lends an air of serenity to
it. Last but not the least, the live shows of the
folk dancers
are sure to win your heart. The Camel fair of Pushkar lasts for a number
of days and attracts not only the locals, but also people from
different parts of the country.
So, if you happen to be in Rajasthan in October-November, do not miss
this amazing fair.
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