Travel to Pushkar Fair - Pushkar - Rajasthan: - Come November and this little town of Pushkar in Rajasthan resounds with activities and liveliness. Every year, on the occasion of the full moon or Kartik Purnima in November, a fair is organized in Pushkar and it is a major tourism attraction.
Not just a meeting-place for people; the colorful Pushkar Fair is a window to the rich culture of Rajasthan. Dubbed as the world's largest camel fair by many, the occasion is also very auspicious for the Hindus who throng here in large number for a holy dip in the waters of Pushkar Lake. It is believed by the Hindus that a dip here will 'wash away the sins of a lifetime'. Added to this they pay their obeisance at the Brahma Temple supposed to be only one in the world.
During the past few years, the Government of Rajasthan has been trying its honest best to promote the Pushkar Fair as an international attraction. This is being done in the form of encouraging folk dances, the music of the itinerant "BHIL" and "LANGA" minstrels and other cultural events. A large tent city, equipped with all the modern comforts for foreign visitors, is put here. This has resulted in the emergence of this fair as a big international big draw.
If you want to capture the vibrancy of whole Rajasthani culture in one place Pushkar is the destination. Hence, next time you visit this colorful state Rajasthan, don't miss the Pushkar Fair, which will provide you with an awesome and unforgettable experience.
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