Saturday, December 5, 2009

Pushkar Fair

Pushkar is a Holy place in Rajasthan and is very popular for its beautiful temples, ghats and lakes. The ghats are a pilgrimage for those who come here to get their sins washed away in the holy water of the Pushkar lake. Pushar's Brahma Temple is world famous for its enchanting beauty and monuments.

Pushkar Fair

It is believed that those who visit and offer prayers in the temple, get forgiveness from their sins. It is due to this reason this place receives huge number of guests and visitors.Pushkar is also famous for its Pushkar Fair which is held every year.

This fair is conducted to provide a common place for the buying and selling of Camels, which is also the State animal of Rajasthan. It is a five days fest where the trading of livestocks takes place. To attract more tourists many other activities and competitions are conducted some of them are Matka Phod, Longest Moustache, Bridal competition, Turban tying and many more.

The place is near Ajmer and has fair amount of staying and lodging facility. Pushkar would also offer rajasthani food which is exquisite and delicious.

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