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World's largest camel fair: Pushkar

by Amit Vakil (India)

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Held each October/ November at the time of full moon, Pushkar Camel fair is one of India's most highly rated destination for travelers & photographers. This is the time when livestock owners from all over the country come here to trade their camels as well as other species.
Held each October/ November at the time of full moon, Pushkar Camel fair is one of India's most highly rated destination for travelers & photographers. This is the time when livestock owners from all over the country come here to trade their camels as well as other species.
Camel racing in Pushkar is more than just a competition. The event reflects much of the culture of this place. The importance of camel in desert life has always remained very high.
Camel racing in Pushkar is more than just a competition. The event reflects much of the culture of this place. The importance of camel in desert life has always remained very high.
Come the month of Kartik and the quaint and arid town comes alive with a frenzied burst of activity. This is the time when livestock owners from all over the country come here to trade their camels as well as other species.
Come the month of Kartik and the quaint and arid town comes alive with a frenzied burst of activity. This is the time when livestock owners from all over the country come here to trade their camels as well as other species.
Villagers from Rajasthan’s hinterland wait through the year to attend the festival. It is a sight to watch ordinary Rajasthanis dressed in all their finery where women wears lehenga and cholis with heads covered in dupattas while men can be found with turban.
Villagers from Rajasthan’s hinterland wait through the year to attend the festival. It is a sight to watch ordinary Rajasthanis dressed in all their finery where women wears lehenga and cholis with heads covered in dupattas while men can be found with turban.
Thousands of camels congregate at the mela ground on the outskirts of the town, ushered in by their respective owners having traveled on foot from far and wide. Fair offers a once in a lifetime magical experience for travelers looking for out of the world experience.
Thousands of camels congregate at the mela ground on the outskirts of the town, ushered in by their respective owners having traveled on foot from far and wide. Fair offers a once in a lifetime magical experience for travelers looking for out of the world experience.

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