¤ Pushkar Camel Fair

Pushkar - the land of Brahma
Pushkar is no less significant than the other four sacred dhams or pilgrimages that are held in high esteem by the Hindus, the others being - Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. 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 fourth side, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual fair which is famous world over and attracts thousands of visitors from all parts of the world.

The Camel Fair
On the arrival of November, the sleepy little township of Pushkar in Rajasthan burst into life with a riot of colours and fun filled activities.
This is the time when not only Pushkar but also the nearby cities, towns and villages, bounces into liveliness and no doubt the occasion is - Pushkar Camel Fair. Very few festivals in the world can match the vibrancy of the Pushkar Camel Fair.
On this time of the year, the little town of Pushkar becomes home to thousands of outsiders, which include, villagers, travellers, devotees, traders, foreigners and some real fun and adventure lovers. People gather here in dazzling style and colours to enjoy each event which are filled with entertainments unlimited.

The Events
The Pushkar Camel Fair is the platform of several cultural events. For the Hindu Pilgrims, it is a time to wash away the sins of lifetime by taking a dip in the holy water of Pushkar lake and pay
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 worship at the only Brahma temple, dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world.
Pushkar bursts into riot of colours and list of activities on the eve of Pushkar Camel Fair. Pushkar Camel Fair is one event, which is most visited by several tourists from all the parts of the world. The exclusive events and the fun filled surroundings make Pushkar the destination of all fun lovers through out the world, during the Pushkar Camel Fair. Very few fairs and festivals in the world can match the liveliness of Pushkar and Pushkar Camel fair.