Introduction
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 . The Pulsating beats of vivid
images of the Sacred Brahma land, Pushkar brings alive the rich tradition of
Rajasthan enhancing the glory of the golden sand. Spectacular Fair Ground in
the month of Kartik
(November month) with bedecked
Camels, decorated cattles, adventure competitions, breathtaking events,
jostling rustic crowd, meditating sadhus, holy dip, vivid stalls, exotic
fair, colorful desert, so typical, so obvious, It can be nothing else but
Pushkar Fair. An amalgamation of a marvelous juxtaposition of commerce and
devotion, Pushkar Fair, a lifetime experience in this Holy Land. Most people
associate the Pushkar Fair with
the world's largest camel
fair. But it is much more than that. 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. It is an occasion for Hindu pilgrims to converge for a holy dip in
the sacred Pushkar Lake to "wash away the sins of a lifetime" and
pay obeisance at
the ONLY Brahma temple in the world .
The function of Brahma - creating the world - has been completed, while
Vishnu (the preserver) and Shiva (the destroyer) still have relevance to the
continuing order of the universe. Brahma is also a God of the Aryan invaders
and during Vedic times his cult temporarily displaced the more ancient
indigenous Shiva and Shakti cults. With the passing of the period of major
Aryan influence, these deities reemerged in a more powerful manner than
before.
Tourist Attractions during the Pushkar Fair
» Cattle Trading
The Pushkar fair is synonymous to the cattle fair. So there are camels,
horses, cows, goats, and sheep; all decked up to be sold and purchased. The
proud cattle owners throng Pushkar, traveling across the golden sands of the
various places in Rajasthan. There is bargaining, presence of several
popular breeds and the parading of the well bred, highly decorated cattle.
As is believed about Pushkar Fair is the world’s largest camel fair.
» Competitions
Talking about Pushkar Fair the most striking feature is the cattle
competition. Imagine the entire limelight on beautifully decorated cattle
when they race their ways into the audiences’ heart or the manner in
which they play musical chairs. The Pushkar Fair watches the best-bedecked
camel in parade winning the beauty contest. But the most hilarious
competition of all makes large numbers of people sit on the camels back and
usually fall down! Of course! The camel that accommodates the maximum number
of people on its back wins the competition.
» Stalls and Shopping
During the Pushkar Fair the numerous make shift stalls offer a variety of
items for the cattle and humans. For cattle there are items ranging from
saddles, saddle-straps and beads to strings of cowries. With so many women
around at the Pushkar Fair can the jewellery and the garment stalls be far!
Check out the colorfully clad women buying silver ornaments, bead necklaces
from Nagaur and garments of patchwork, printed textiles from Ajmer and tie
'n' die. That is not the end of fashion at the Pushkar Fair; there are
beautiful body tattoos that you can get made as per your choice!
» Recreation
The colorful culture of Rajasthan comes alive in the form of the folklores,
music and dance performances besides the captivating turbans of the men. The
bards and the poets enchant the audiences with the tales of gallantry.
Cultural shows, exhibitions and movies add to the fun at the Pushkar Fair.
Other Must Visits in Pushkar
Besides the celebrations of the Pushkar Fair the town of Pushkar offers
several places of tourist interest too like its temples, Pushkar Lake and
ghats.
» Temples
Pushkar boasts of the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma
thus a visit to the Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Mandir is a must. Then there is
the Savitri temple on the hilltop you must take the hour-long trek to the
temple that offers a spectacular view of the Pushkar Lake. The Varah temple,
Mahadeva temple and the Ramavaikunth temple are the other must visits in
Pushkar. Here it is noteworthy that all the gods are believed to revisit
Pushkar during the fair and bless their devotees.
» Lake and Ghats
The sacred Pushkar Lake is believed to wash away the sins of a lifetime,
cure several diseases and even bestow salvation! No doubt pilgrims travel
from far to take a dip in the magical waters of the Pushkar Lake. There are
as many as fifty-two bathing ghats that run down the Pushkar Lake that sees
the devotees offering coconuts, flowers and cash to the lake and the
priests.
In the evenings the Pushkar lake is flooded with lighted earthen lamps that
float on the holy waters like twinkling stars and offer a spectacular sight.
The most auspicious day to be at Pushkar is considered to be the Kartik
Purnima.
How To Reach Pushkar
The holy city of Pushkar is well connected
with the other cities. The nearest airport happens to be in Jaipur at a
distance of 146 kilometers. You may take a flight to Jaipur and then drive
to Pushkar. Then there is the railhead at Ajmer just 11 kilometers from
Pushkar. The National Highway Number 132 links Pushkar with Ajmer through
road too. Ajmer in turn is well connected with destinations like Jaipur and
Delhi both through road and rail.
We provide complete tour packages as well as travel and tour services for
the Pushkar Fair. We also offer complete hotel booking and air booking
services, car hire and transport facilities for a tour of Pushkar during the
Fair and otherwise. We will be happy to help you in any way. All you need to
do is fill in the form at the end of this page and send it to us with your
travel query, and we will get back to you at the earliest. Important Travel
Information In case you are planning to be a part of the Pushkar fair it is
noteworthy that in the year 2002, the Pushkar Fair was celebrated from the
16th to the 19th of November. Take care of the temperature variations that
are experienced at Pushkar, the days are hot while the evenings and the
nights are cold. Though now you may know much about Pushkar Fair but the
fabulous Fair definitely needs to be experienced to be enjoyed!
Duration
: 10 Nights
Duration
: 14 Nights
Rajasthan
Attraction
