India - Festivals - Pushkar Fair

Pushkar tourism brings alive the rich tradition of Rajasthan during the time of Pushkar Fair in India. Fabulous Pushkar fair grounds in the month of Kartik in Rajasthan facilitated by Rajasthan tourism department. Adorned camels, embellished cattle, adventures competition, awe-inspiring cultural events, colorful people, holy dip in Pushkar lake, exotic Pushkar art and craft shops are the highlights of the Pushkar fair in Rajasthan, India.

The annual Pushkar fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival is an obeisance to lord Brahma, the creator of this world. Situated in Pushkar is the only temple of Brahma in the world. Celebrated on the occassion of Karthik Purnima (November), it is believed that Lord Brahma, Vishnu and others come down to Pushkar to bath in the lake Pushkar. So it is considered very holy to bath in the Pushkar lake on this auspicious occassion. The festival becomes a hub for the cultural activities of Rajasthan. People come from far places to take part in the festival celebrations. They stay in there tents, named after the village they belong to. They also bring herds of cattles along. These cattles are here for a show and for trading. Other cultural events of Rajasthan also takes place during the festival.