Pushkar Camel Fair 2024A 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!
DatesThe 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.
Attractions1. Sand art exhibition by artist Ajay Rawat2. Shilpgram handicraft bazaar3. Nature & spiritual walks4. Cultural performance by Veena Cassettes5. An array of dancers, musicians, snake charmers, and acrobats.
CompetitionsPushkar 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 Pushkar1. Shri Brahma Temple2. Pushkar Lake3. Desert Camel Safari in Pushkar4. Gurudwara Saheb5. Savitri Mata Temple
Sacred PilgrimageThe 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.