Pushkar Camel Fair 2024 A Complete Guide To The Marwari Cultural Festival

Abhay Kumar

The largest camel fair in the world and Rajasthani cultural fete hosted amidst the great Thar Desert, welcome to a vibrant display of unique practices and rich heritage!

Dates The Pushkar Camel Fair is centuries-old and is held annually in the Hindu month of Karthik, ending on the full moon day (Karthik Purnima). Pushkar Camel Fair 2024 is going to take place from Sat, Nov 9 to Fri, Nov 15.

Attractions 1. Sand art exhibition by artist Ajay Rawat 2. Shilpgram handicraft bazaar 3. Nature & spiritual walks 4. Cultural performance by Veena Cassettes 5. An array of dancers, musicians, snake charmers, and acrobats.

Competitions Pushkar Cattle Fair hosts several delightful competitions with unique cultural twists - Longest Moustache Contest, Camel Races, Camel Decoration (Gorband), Matka Race, Turban Tying Contest, Kabaddi and Wrestling.

Places To Visit In Pushkar 1. Shri Brahma Temple 2. Pushkar Lake 3. Desert Camel Safari in Pushkar 4. Gurudwara Saheb 5. Savitri Mata Temple

Sacred Pilgrimage The month of Karthik is a holy one and devotees travel to the Camel Fair at Pushkar to be a part of the Maha Aarti Ceremony. Taking a dip in the Pushkar Lake is said to relieve one of all their sins and problems.

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