FAIRS IN RAJASTHAN - PUSHKAR FAIR November 5 - 8, 2003

 

The Pulsating beats of vivid images of the Sacred Brahma land, Pushkar brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan enhancing the glory of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground in the month of Kartik with bedecked Camels, decorated cattles, adventures competitions, breathtaking events, jostling rustic crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic fair, colorful desert, so typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else but Pushkar Fair.

An amalgamation of a marvellous juxtaposition of commerce and devotion, Pushkar Fair, a lifetime experience in

the very holy land. The fair in conjunction with having religious entity is famous for its Cattle Fair. Camels, Horses, Donkeys, Bulls, etc are bought, sold, beautified, raced and paraded on the sand. In fact, the fair is predominantly a rural gathering, where villagers from different parts of state comes with their animals and lakes are flooded with the pilgrims for the Holy Dips (SNAN).

The evenings are possessed with its own charm, Deepdaan creates a spectacular view on the scared lake. The silent night pierced by camel calls, folk lores, dramas and heart throbbing beats of folk music and dances.

The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide. The fair grounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array items. Body tattooing is yet another favorite activity. The profusion of colors that run riot in the desert sand, the glee and the contagious enthusiasm of the village folk are a unique experience for every visitor.

The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with its own identity, named after the famous dance of Rajasthan. The village also has huts with attached western style toilets and running water.

DATES

 

Year :	Dates :
2003:	November 5 - 8, 2003
2004:	November 23 - 26, 2004
2005:	November 12 - 15, 2005.
2006:	November 2 - 5, 2006.
2007:	November 21 - 24, 2007.
2008:	November 10 - 13, 2008.
2009:	October 30 - November 02, 2009.
2010:	November 18 - 21, 2010.