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The camel fair of pushkar is the biggest fair in India and known as only fair of its genus worldwide. This annual camel fair that takes place in the month of November, Million of people visit this fair from rural India for selling their live stocks and for dealing of horses for several days by hauling their cattle and camels. The fair of pushkar has its self-determined magic that had spread all over and it is very prominent in offering one of its experiences to all visitors. |
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Pushkar Fair :: About Pushkar
About PushkarEvery 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. Very few, if at all any, fairs in the world can match the liveliness of Pushkar. 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. LOCATION The small and beautiful town of Pushkar is set in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which is globally famous and attracts thousands of visitors from all parts of the world. CLIMATE Pushkar has an extreme climate. The maximum temperature during the summers can go up to 40-45°C while in the winters it can be below 10°C. There is not much rain during the monsoon. The best season to visit this place is in the winters (October to March). IMPORTANCE Pushkar is among the five dhams or pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by  Hindus, the others being Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. It is said that in battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a lotus flower, whose petals floated down to earth and landed in three places in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (several rajas and maharajas maintained palaces here for pilgrimage) at one point. The Brahma temple is the most important temple here and is, in fact, the only Brahma temple of India. How To Reach PushkarPushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus, situated 11 kms. (7 miles) to the North-West of Ajmer.By Air:- Jaipur, the nearest airport is 138 kms. (86 miles). By Rail:- Ajmer is connected to Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Abu Road and Jodhpur by regular trains. Two of the best trains of the Indian Railways, Pink City Express and Shatabdi Express connect Ajmer to Delhi and Jaipur. By Road:- A dense network of bus service operates from Ajmer to key destinations around. Distances from important tourist centres are: - Jaipur: 138 kms. (86 miles), Delhi: 392 kms. (244 miles), Ahmedabad: 526 kms. (327 miles), Jaisalmer: 490 kms. (304 miles), Bikaner: 233 kms. (145 miles).
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