Pushkar Fair

[Shakir Ali]

Posted by Shakir Ali on August 31, 2001 at 00:35:51:

The world-famous Fair is held in the sacred and peaceful town of Pushkar, 11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It transforms into a spectacular fair ground for twelve days during the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov 2001).

Thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. Trading of cattle, camel races and dazzling displays of bangles, brassware, clothes, camel saddles and halters are the major attractions of this colourful event.

Evenings at the fair have their own charm. Folk Dramas, Music and Dances are organized for the entertainment of the tourists.

For more details, please visit
http://www.spantours.com/pushkar/index.html

[Saurabh Naithani]

Posted by Saurabh Naithani on July 06, 2002 at 01:23:56:

In Reply to: Pushkar Fair posted by Shakir Ali on August 31, 2001 at 00:35:51:

Hi!

As the time for Pushkar Fair nears up (Oct- Nov),
the excitment is catching up. The area is being cleared for the world's most exotic and colourful cattle fair.

The world-famous Fair is held in the sacred and peaceful town of Pushkar, 11 kms. north-west of Ajmer. It transforms into a spectacular fair ground for twelve days during the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov 2001).

Thousands of pilgrims come to bathe in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake. Trading of cattle, camel races and dazzling displays of bangles, brassware, clothes, camel saddles and halters are the major attractions of this colourful event.

Evenings at the fair have their own charm. Folk Dramas, Music and Dances are organized for the entertainment of the tourists.

For more details, please visit
http://www.spantours.com/pushkar/index.html