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Pushkar Fair 2009, Rajasthan
Pushkar is a unique gem amongst the grandeur of Rajasthan. A Tourism delight and the Holy City. Pushkar is internationally known for its colorful cattle fair when thousands of devotees from all faiths assemble to take a dip in the holy lake. "Rajasthani" Dance, "Rajasthani" music, gaily-attired folks and various cultural events add to the fun and major Attraction of the occasion. The phenomenal camel races are the most interesting part of the fair augmented by cattle auction and colorful shops exhibiting beautiful handicrafts. It is an occasion for villagers from far and near to gather together and enjoy a welcome break from their harsh life of the arid desert. And enjoy they do! In dazzling style and colors.The camel fair of pushkar is the biggest fair in India and known as only fair of its genus worldwide. This annual camel fair that takes place in the month of November, Million of people visit this fair from rural India for selling their live stocks and for dealing of horses for several days by hauling their cattle and camels. The fair of pushkar has its self-determined magic that had spread all over and it is very prominent in offering one of its experiences to all visitors.
About Pushkar, Rajasthan
Every November, the sleepy little township of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India comes alive with a riot of colors and a frenzied burst of activity. The occasion: PUSHKAR FAIR. Very few, if at all any, fairs in the world can match the liveliness of Pushkar. Most people associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's largest camel fair.
Travel Packages in Pushkar
Rajasthan Pushkar Tour Package (16 Nights / 17 Days)
Taj Mahal with Pushkar Tours (09 Nights / 10 Days)
Royal Rajasthan Tour Package (14 Nights / 15 Days)
Accommodation in Pushkar, Rajasthan
During the special occasion of the Pushkar fair, there is a large number of foreign and local visitors in Pushkar, making quality accommodation virtually non available. We therefore recommend advance bookings or package tour to all those who wish to experience Pushkar fair without worrying about finding quality Accommodations.
Camel Safari in Pushkar
Enjoy the adventure of a Camel Safari, which takes you through the golden sands of the vast Thar Desert (Near Pushkar)- primeval, savage and lonely. more information on camel safari in Pushkar
Fun and Frolic in Pushkar
As the tempo of business goes down, the men folk turn to merriment, for the day of the camel sports is at hand. Camel races are the first event. Usually a lumbering beast of burden, the camel all decorated in finery, imagines itself to be an ostrich, and rushes through the race like one.
About Pushkar Lake
Pushkar lake, Rajasthan: It is surrounded by hills on three sides and desert on the other side. The cave of Saint "Agasthya" was located on the snake mountain here. There is one belief that "Kalidasa", the Indian counterpart of Shakespeare, had this place as his locale for his Sanskrit drama, "Shakuntalam". According to a legend, the lake was formed when Lord Brahma wanted to perform a "yagna" here.
Pushkar Fair - Rituals and Traditions
Every year a lot of festivals in celebrated in India. These festivals are celebrated with a lot of enthusiasim and are looked forward for with a lot of egarness. Although these festivals also share different kind of rituals. These rituals are very imporatnt in terms of the importance that is given to these festivals and the proper process that is followed for these festivals.
Special Attractions in Pushkar
The picturesque lake of Pushkar is set in a valley just about 11 kilometres northwest of Ajmer, surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the fourth. Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair.
Brahma Temple, Pushkar
Brahma temple is the temple situated at Pushkar in Rajasthan in India. The temple is dedicated to Lord Brahama and is said to be the only existing temple dedicated to Lord Brahama in India. This temple, built with marble, is decorated with silver coins, and there is a silver turtle on the floor of the temple. Legend also has it that the ancient lake Sarovar had appeared miraculously, when a lotus fell from the hands of Lord Brahma and dropped into the this valley. The image of Brahmaji in Pushkar is in a seated Palthi position. It is said that Lord Brahma's lotus flower fell in three separate places in the Pushkar area.
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