When was the first Pushkar Camel Fair?
1998
In 1998, over 1 million visitors came to Pushkar throughout the year. The Pushkar fair alone attracts over 200,000 visitors….Pushkar Fair.
| Pushkar Fair Kartik Mela | |
|---|---|
| A Camel cart at the Pushkar Fair | |
| Genre | Livestock , cultural festival |
| Date(s) | start of Kartik (month) to Kartik Purnima; Peak: last 5 days |
Why is Pushkar Camel Fair celebrated?
The original intention behind the Pushkar Camel Fair was to attract local camel and cattle traders to do business during the holy Kartik Purnima festival, held in Pushkar around the full moon in the Hindu lunar month of Kartik.
What is the Pushkar Fair famous for?
Pushkar is famous for its annual fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) featuring a trading fete of cattle, horses and camels. It is held over seven days in autumn marking Kartika Purnima according to the Hindu calendar (Kartik (month), October or November).
Where is Pushkar fire held?
It is held in the Pushkar city of Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
Is Pushkar in Thar desert?
Pushkar is one of the primary spots where The Thar Desert plays an important part of travel experience. The desert hosts the annual fair of Pushkar and is visited by thousands of tourists from all parts of the world.
In which season was Pushkar Fair celebrated?
The Pushkar Fair is celebrated every year on the holy Kartik Purnima. The full moon day in the Hindu lunar month of Kartik has been known to be very propitious.
How old is Pushkar?
Pushkar is a 2000 year old city and is world famous for “The Pushkar Camel Fair” which is held annually in November and “The Brahma temple” which is dedicated to Lord Brahma (Creator of the universe).
Why Pushkar is called Pushkar?
According to legends, Lord Brahma, believed to be the creator of the universe, dropped a lotus to the ground leading to the immediate creation of a lake. He then decided to name the place after the flower, and thus the area got the name Pushkar.