Factfile
Place: Pushkar
Time: November
Feature: Cattle trade

The colors of Pushkar Fair
Picture this - countless camels ambling their way across the golden sands of Rajasthan, horses marching towards the site of the fair with their masters and an assemblage of numerous cows and sheeps, that's Pushkar Fair for you. But wait, there is a lot other that make this fair a major event all over Rajasthan. The large gaudy turbans of the native males, women wrapped in exquisite jewelry from head to toe and children dressed in colorful tradition attire enjoying every moment is a sight that you would remember for a long time to come.


A. The camel trading
The first few days of the fair are totally devoted to the trade of camels, sheeps, horses and cows. Their owners, dressed in colorful attires use all their persuasive skills to sell them at most competitive prices.

B. The shopping bonanza
The festival offers a perfect opportunity to the local people specially the womenfolk to purchase the most exquisite jewelry items. The garment stall selling various garments with attractive tie n die work, patchwork and tattoo shops add to the colors of the festivals.

C. The fun and frolic
As the tempo of business goes down, its time for the merriment. The fair observes various breathtakingly competitive events including camel races, musical chairs and beauty contest. There are jugglers, fire dancers and a variety of swings that make this festival an absolutely awesome event.

Pushkar Fair Dates

Year :	Dates :
2004:	November 23 - 26, 2004
2005:	November 12 - 15, 2005.
2006:	November 2 - 5, 2006.
2007:	November 21 - 24, 2007.
2008:	November 10 - 13, 2008.
2009:	October 30 - November 02, 2009.
2010:	November 18 - 21, 2010.