Pushkar fair dates 2022 – PUSHKAR CAMEL FAIR PUSHKAR – November 1-9, 2022 – Pushkar Camel Fair 2022 – Dates, Celebration
Held At: Pushkar, Rajasthan
When: Between October-November
Major Attractions: Cattle fair, camel races and cultural events
Pushkar Fair is the largest camel fair in the world. It is celebrated every year in the holy place Pushkar. The town is held in high esteem by Hindus. It houses around 400 temples and 52 bathing ghats. A dip in the sacred waters of Pushkar Lake, especially in the month of Kartik is considered holy. It is believed that it has the curative power to wash away one’s sins. Pushkar town is the only blessed place in the world which has a temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of Srishti (creation).
Pushkar fair is held on the day Kartik Purnima (night of full moon) and the celebration continues for the next five days. During the fair the town comes alive with the colours of several cultural activities.
Tourists from far and wide flock to Pushkar to participate in this wonderful fair. Traders participate in the fair to strike good cattle deals. This fair is famous for its well bred camels. Traders not only buy the cattle but also sell. The cattle are groomed well before they are brought to the fair as it is a matter of pride for their owners.
Several competitions are held during Pushkar fair, but the most interesting seems to the camel races. Well decorated camels running to win the first prize is a sight to behold.
Scan the fair for beautiful bead necklaces, funky silver jewellery not only for you but for the cattle too, woollen blankets, tie and dye textiles, brassware, ropes and other household items.
Come and enjoy funny puppet shows, folk dance and music performances and entertaining competitions!
People also ask
Which is the best time to visit Pushkar?
The best season to visit Pushkar is during October-November, during the Pushkar Fair, which is also the onset of the winter season. But, tourist season starts from October and ends in February. The maximum temperature around this time is 15°C and the minimum is 3.7°C.
How can I spend 2 days in Pushkar?
- Pushkar Lake.
- Brahma Temple.
- Savitri Temple.
- Varaha Temple.
- Camel Safari in Pushkar.
- Rangji Temple, Pushkar.
How do I get to Pushkar Mela?
By Train: The closest railway station to Pushkar is Ajmer, which is located some 11 kilometers away from the town. If you’re traveling from Delhi or Jaipur, you can take the Shatabdi or the Pink City Express to reach Ajmer from where you can take a taxi to reach Pushkar.
Why is Pushkar Fair so famous?
It is one of the world’s largest camel fairs. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. Competitions such as the ‘matka phod’, ‘longest moustache’ and ‘bridal competition’ are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists.