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One of the oldest and sacred cities in India, Pushkar is a home to several attractions. Out of the many, Pushkar Camel Fair is the one which steals the limelight and lures scores of tourists. Interestingly, the annual five-day long cultural fete and livestock fair is attended by many national and international visitors. The full-moon night of the Kartik Purnima adds to the charm of the fiesta which presents a sight to behold on an epic scale.
Besides the trading of the livestock, basically camels, several other fascinating competitions such as the ‘matka phod’, ‘longest mustache’ and ‘bridal competition’ raise the fun quotient. Thus, it is no wonder that why this one of the last great traditional fairs is eagerly anticipated. Pushkar Fair presents a matchless spectacle, colors, cultures and traditions at a single place.
Soon after the dates of the Pushkar Fair are announced, preparations for the same get started. The cultural extravaganza commences with the arrival of Hindu devotees a few days before the Kartik Purnima. Lord Brahma is worshipped at one of the rarest Brahma temples in the world and pilgrims take a holy dip in the sacred water of the Pushkar Lake.
However, the count of visitors rises significantly during the last days when traders, buyers, and participants mark their presence in the fair. Cattle and camel owners thoroughly clean and decorate their livestock to make them look the best. A plethora of activities and competitions like camel races, horse shows, acrobatics, cow beauty contest etc. keep on taking place simultaneously.
As the name suggests, the Pushkar Fair is celebrated in a holy town of India, Pushkar. Attracting millions of visitors, the event is nothing less than a popular festival in India.