Pushkar is gearing up to host the world-renowned cattle fair which is a grand carnival where one will see captivating camel races to enchanting folk performances and bustling markets.
Pushkar dates: November 18-27
Pushkal festival specialities: Pushkar Camel Fair is basically livestock trading fair but it is a fair where one gets to experience spiritual rituals, and witnesses the unique culture of the Rajasthani people.
The Pushkar Fair was primarily a livestock fair, where traders as well as farmers from the Thar Desert region bought and sold camels, horses, cattle, and other animals. The fair’s primary purpose was to facilitate these transactions. Back then, the fair had a pretty agenda to procure or sell off livestock. However, over the years, it has evolved into a multi-dimensional extravaganza.
Pushkar Fair Celebrations
Here you can see thousands of camels, all beautifully decorated with colourful bridles and accessories. This is also when you will get to witness camel races, camel dance performances, folk music and dance performances, acrobats, traditional puppet shows, and several other competitions. One of the biggest crowd-pullers is the moustache competition. The moustache competition, celebrates the magnificence of Rajasthani facial hair.