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PUSHKAR FAIR
The
idyllic township housing the sacred lake of Pushkar, lies
11 km from Ajmer. Pushkar is separated from Ajmer, by the
Nag Pahar (Snake Mountain). This beautiful lake surrounded
by bathing ghats, has its religious significance, rooted in
a myth. A lovely and gigantic fair is held every year, on
Kartik Poornima (full moon in October-November).
About
1,00,000 pilgrims gather here, to take a dip in the holy lake. The
fair is also the biggest camel market. Besides camels, horses and
bullocks are sold here. The colourfully dressed people enhance the
exuberant mood of the fair. Pushkar abounds in temples, the special
attraction being, the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in
India, dedicated to Brahma.
This
somewhat somnolent town, reverberates with hectic activity during
the festivities. Extensive arrangements are made to cope with the
large attendance. A host of cultural programmes are staged to enthrall
the audience. The biggest draws of the events, are the cattle auction
and the camel race. Puppet shows are the other major crowd - pullers.
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