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Pushkar Camel Fair (Nov 2 to Nov 10, 2011), Rajasthan |
 An astonishing 50,000 camels converge on the tiny desert town of Pushkar, in India's state of Rajasthan, for the Pushkar Camel Fair. It's a fascinating and peculiar sight, and a great opportunity to witness an old traditional style Indian festival.
The original intention behind the Pushkar Camel Fair was to attract local camel and cattle traders to do business during the holy Kartik Purnima festival, held in Pushkar around the full moon in the Hindu lunar month of Kartika. The fair has now also become a major tourist attraction.
Being one of the biggest camel fair in India, the Pushkar camel fair attracts tourists from all over the world. The whole place comes to life with people in colorful dresses, musicians, acrobats, folk dancers, traders, comedians, sages and visitors.
Camel Fair of Pushkar takes place during the month of October and November. It begins on the 8th day of Lunar Calendar. The fair continues till full moon. The first half is dominated by the camel trading while the second half of the festival is dedicated to religious activities. Devotees come from every corner of India to take a dip in the holy water of Pushkar Lake.
Usually in November, depending on the cycle of the moon. Most of the camel action takes place over the five days leading up to the official start of the festival, after which time the focus shifts to heightened religious celebrations. In 2010, the official dates for the Pushkar Camel Fair are November 18-21. Camel trading and other activities will start from November 13. Be sure to come early to see the fair in full swing!
In the small town of Pushkar, near Ajmer, located on the edge of the Thar Desert in the state of Rajasthan. For five days, the camels are dressed up, paraded, shaved, entered into beauty contests, raced, and traded. A huge carnival is held, with an array of musicians, magicians, dancers, acrobats, snake charmers and carousel rides to entertain the crowd.
Pilgrims come to this festival to bathe in the holy waters of Pushkar's lake and be absolved of their sins. The two days around the full moon are considered to be the most auspicious time of the year for bathing in the lake. Those who bathe on the day of the full moon are said to receive special blessings.
 The sand dunes appear infested with camels as far as the eyes can see and the population of Pushkar swells to over 200,000 people, with an inflow of pilgrims, camel traders, and tourists. It's a fascinating and peculiar sight, and a great opportunity to witness an old traditional style Indian festival. The highlight is definitely the camel races, although the comical beauty contests featuring elaborately adorned and shaved camels are also amusing. |
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