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Pushkar Mela
Pushkar Mela Special Tour
Place: Pushkar
Time: November
Rites & Rituals:
Pushkar Mela is popular as the biggest cattle fair in the world. It is celebrated on Kartika Purnima during October- November for twelve days. Cattle breeders from across the world bring a large number of cattle of various breeds to be sold at Pushkar Mela. You can see hundreds of camels patiently resting on the sand dunes, as their owners bargain over their prices. The decorated cattle participated by their owners in the races are paraded on sand dunes. The entire town transforms into a spectacular fair ground and reverberates with festivity during the Mela.
Rows of makeshift stalls displaying a breathtaking variety of items is a sight to behold, but the major attraction of the fair remains the trading of camels. The fair also attracts a large number of villagers from different parts of the state who come here to buy, offer prayers or just enjoy the festivity.
The Pushkar Lake is believed to be extremely holy and has 52 bathing ghats along its banks. During the festival, cultural shows and exhibitions are also organized to that add a touch of zeal to the festival. Various jugglers displaying their breathtaking stunts make the fair an event to remember for the rest of life.
