Pushkar is known for its Pushkar Camel Fair, it is one
of the largest in India and the only one of its kind in the entire
world. During this fair, lakhs of people flock to Pushkar,
along with camels and cattle for trading of live stock, horse
dealing, pilgrimage and a religious festival. Pushkar is a
small town, but during the fair, this small town becomes the
cultural phenomenon with colourfully dressed devotees, musicians,
acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sadhus and tourists
reaching here during the fair.
It takes place in the month of Kartika (November), beginning on Ashtmi, the 8th day of Lunar calendar and continues till full moon or Poornima. During the first half of the festival period, the camel and cattle trading reaches its peak. Devotees also take holy dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow salvation.
It takes place in the month of Kartika (November), beginning on Ashtmi, the 8th day of Lunar calendar and continues till full moon or Poornima. During the first half of the festival period, the camel and cattle trading reaches its peak. Devotees also take holy dips in the holy "Sarovar" lake, as the sacred water is known to bestow salvation.
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