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Nagaur Cattle Fair
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13th February to 16th February at Nagaur - Rajasthan)

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The Nagaur Fair is organized every year in the month of Magh (January-February). The fair is held in Nagaur, which is the most beautiful city of the Rajput heritage, situated near Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Mainly known for cattle trading, this fair witnesses over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses being traded every year. Holding the distinction of being the second largest cattle fair of Rajasthan, Nagaur Fair carries on for a period of eight days.

Nagaur fair also boasts of the being the biggest red chili market of India. A number of other commodities including wooden items, iron-crafts, and camel leather accessories, are also traded here. Apart from the trading, the other attractions of the Nagaur Fair include    tug-of-war, sports like cockfights, camel races, bullock races, etc. Jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, and campfire evenings further add to the enjoyment of the locals as well as the tourists. During the fair, you will hear the peaceful folk music of the Jodhpur echoing in the background, leaving you at peace with yourself even in the hustle bustle of the fair.

It is popularly known as the Cattle fair of Nagaur. This is because the Nagaur Fair is mainly all about trading of animals. Approximately 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year in this fair. The animals lavishly decorated and even their owners dress up wearing colorful turbans and long moustaches. Other trading in the Nagaur Fair in Jodhpur, India consists of sheep to Marwari horses to spices. Some other attractions include the Mirchi bazaar (largest red-chilly market of India), wooden items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories.

There is a lot of sports activity also in the fair. The sports range from tug-of-war, camel races to bullock races to cock fights. Nagaur fair is also famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, etc. For further entertainment, there is the folk music of the Jodhpur echoing throughout the fair.

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