Pushkar is a celebrated town in Rajasthan. Pushkar draws a large number of devotees round the year apart from a steady stream of tourists. Pushkar Lake is a famous tourist spot of this place. Pushkar houses five principle temples in addition to many smaller ones. There are about 52 bathing Ghats where pilgrims descend so that they may have a holy dip in the sacred water of Pushkar Lake. Lord Brahma's temple located in Pushkar, especially, is a famous one. Apart from visiting these temples, tourists also find the Fairs and Festivals in Pushkar an attraction worth giving a try.
Pushkar Fair, also called as “Pushkar ka Mela”, hosted on the banks of the Pushkar Lake is the most talked about event of this place. Perhaps this Pushkar Fair hosts the largest Camel Fair of the world. The main event of Pushkar Fair is celebrated on Kartik Purnima. Legend has it that on this day, God Brahma leapt out of the Pushkar Lake. So, a large number of devotees take a holy dip in the lake-water on this auspicious day.
At the shops of this fair, women can buy a lot of things like clothes, fabrics, textiles, bracelets etc to name a few. The Pushkar Fair is also the ground of trade where men can sell or purchase their livestock.
A variety of competitions form an inherent part of Pushkar Fair. Some like the “moustache”, “matka phod” and “bridal competition” are counted amongst the top draw of this festival. Pushkar Fair does not only attract domestic travelers. A large number of tourists from abroad also come to witness this event.
Pushkar Camel Fair
So, hurry to book yourself for a Tour to Pushkar. You would treasure the memory of Fairs and Festivals in Pushkar for a long time.
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