Hotels are full to their capacity, tents and campsites suddenly spring up to accommodate the thousands of pilgrims, tourists and villagers with herds of cattle, horses and camels who come here to participate in this grand annual event. Pushkar fair has always been the region's central cattle market for local herdsmen and farmers of Rajasthan,who buy and sell camels , horses and indigenous breeds o
f cattle. Tthe other major cattle fairs being Sonepur Mela in Bihar and Nagaur fair also in Rajasthan. During Pushkar Mela, as the Pushkar fair is called by locals, Pushkar is transformed from a quiet little town into a sea of humanity and beast, bustling with activity and a riot of colour, sights and smells very distinct to India. The village folk visit the fair dressed in all their finery .Tall Men in bright coloured turbans, with their weather beaten and tanned faces supporting large well kept moustaches, ears pierced with gold and silver rings and tops , women wearing colourfull Gagra - Cholis and bright Coloured Odhnis on their heads. Ears, necks, arms ,and feet laden with chunky silver and gold jewellery. The photo opportunity provided at the Pushkar fair is tremendous and indeed the Pushkar fair can be any photographers delight. Even the animals are decorated and pampered by their owners. Besides the Pushkar fair, Pushkar also has a lot of temples and 52 Ghats, the most famous temple in Pushkar is the Brahma Temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma, The creator of the Universe according to Hindu mythology. Pushkar is one of the best places to observe the hindu way of life in all its piety. The annual Pushkar fair is being held this year between 09th - 17th November 2013. To Book Your Pushkar Tour Package or vist the Pushkar Fair 2013,Please Contact Us at [email protected] or +91-9176877777
The Pushkar Fair occurs every year in the Hindu month of kartik (October /November), this year the P Pushkar fair is now one of Asia’s largest cattle fairs.
