Pushkar Fair
The vibrant and colorful state of Rajasthan, India is at its best during the period of fairs and festivals. During fairs and festivals one can get opportunity to face to face to the rich Rajasthani culture and exquisite handicrafts. There are numerous fairs and festivals in the vibrant and colorful state of Rajasthan, India which all are exciting worth visiting. One of the most popular fairs and festivals are Pushkar Fair in the desert state of Rajasthan, India which enhance the charm of Rajasthan, India.
Pushkar is an important religious place for Hindus and a small town in the state of Rajasthan, India. The holy place of Pushkar is located only at the distance of 11 km from Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. This small town of Pushkar is predominantly known for its religious significance and Pushkar Fair, where the mass trading of camels takes place.
Pushkar is the only place where the temple of Lore Brahma – the creator of world according to Hindu mythology is situated at. The small town of Pushkar is also known for a picturesque holy lake and camel fair.
The world famous Pushkar Fair is celebrated in the Hindu month of Kartika. The fair starts on Kartika Shukla Ekadashi and continues for five day till Kartika Purnima. People from all over the world come to this little town of Pushkar during the period of Pushkar Fair and mammoth cattle festival. Some major attractions of Pushkar Fair are Camel trading, colorful bazaars, dance, music, auctions, camel & elephant racing, sports and exquisite handicrafts.
Predominantly domestic tourists come to this festival. People or villagers from different region of the state and country come to this fair with their cattle and participate in this exotic fair. Elephant races, camel races and bullock-cart races are the great crowd pullers to the fair. Music, dance and Rajasthani people dressed in colorful costumes also draw the attention of tourists to the fair.
The small town of Pushkar, Rajasthan, India is well-connected from all the major cities of India by road and rail. To arrive at Pushkar by air, the nearest airport from Pushkar is Jaipur Airport at the distance of 146 km.
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