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The Pushkar Camel Fair is one of
the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire world.
During the fair, Lakhs of people from rural India flock to Pushkar, along
with Camel and Cattle for several days of live stock trading, horse dealing,
pilgrimage and religious festivities.
This small town, becomes a
cultural phenomenon when colourfully dressed devotees, musicians, acrobats,
folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus and tourists reach here during
Pushkar fair. According to Hindu chronology, it takes place in the month of
Kartika (October or November) beginning on ashtmi 8th day of Lunar Calendar
and continues till full moon (Poornima). The Camel and Cattle trading is at
its peak during the first half of festival period. During the later half,
religious activities dominate the scenario. Devotees take dips in the holy "Sarovar"
lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow salvation.
This small town is transformed
into a spectacular fair ground, as rows of make shift stalls display an
entire range of objects of art to daily utility stuff. Decoration items for
Cattle, Camel and women, everything is sold together. Small handicraft items
are the best bargain for buying souvenir. The Camel and Horse races have
crowds to cheer. Camel judging competitions are Quite popular with animal
lovers. Each evening brings different folk dances and music of Rajasthan,
performers delivering live shows to the roaring and applauding crowds.
Pushkar fair has its own magic
and it's a lifetime experience for travellers. It has featured in numbers of
travel shows, films and magazine. According to lonely planet -"Its truly a
feast for the eyes.
If you are any where within
striking distance at the time, Its an event not to be missed." Foot print
India handbook 200 I writes- "The huge mela is Pushkar's biggest draw an
unforgettable experience."
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Urs
Urs is held on the
seventh lunar month according to Islamic calendar in the solemn memory of
Khwaja Muin-nd-din Chishti and is variable according
to the solar calendar. Sufis and believer converge from all over India and
abroad, as it is believed that those visiting during Urs receives special
blessings of the saint. The shrine comes alive with activity when millions
of devotees throng the shrine during Urs fair.
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