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| Pushkar Fair - 2011 |
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| Special Attractions |
People: . Turbaned heads of men, and colorful veils and skirts of the women, bring alive the arid desert-scape. The village women dress in their best colorful clothes and finery for the five-day mela.
Pushkar Lake: The picturesque lake of Pushkar is set in a valley just about 11 kilometers northwest of Ajmer, surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the fourth. Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair
Rejuvenating place: Like Varanasi, Pushkar is one of the sacred places for the Hindus, with 400 temples of which the most important is dedicated to Lord Brahma - the creator of the universe. Fifty-two ghats bind the lake. During the days of the mela, the otherwise tranquil lake is engulfed with religious fervor. Thousands of devotees collect to take a dip, sadhus descend from the Himalayas and people pray for salvation to the sound of verses from the Holy Scriptures, which fill the air.
Pushkar Fair: In the afternoons, people crowd the stadium where camels, horses, and cows are paraded and raced. An interesting part of the Pushkar Fair is the mass trading of camels. Of course, cattle and other livestock are also traded, but it's camels that hold center stage at Pushkar. Camel-traders and villagers from miles away converge to Pushkar with their humped beasts. Over 25,000 camels (on the conservative side) are traded; making this world's largest camel fair. Since Pushkar is a religious place alcohol and non-vegetarian food is prohibited.
Shopping: On the roadside, stalls of all kinds are set up to sell a cornucopia of items. Almost every household is engaged in setting them up as the locals try to capitalize on the massive influx of people. It is impossible to drive around because of the large crowds. Either you hire a camel or you walk. In this aspect, it is truly a rural bazaar. With its magnificent rural bazaar, everything becomes joyous and captivating. Mass trading of camels is yet another thing to enjoy. Camel-traders and villagers make the place ever more worthwhile and significant.
Temples: Then there are many temples, which make Pushkar all the more superior and presentable. Brahma Temple, Varaha Temple, etc. are to name a few. This city of temples has over 500 temples built over different eras with varied architectural styles.
Ghats: 52 bathing ghats, which are linked to the lunar calendar, enclose the lake. Each ghat has its own miraculous qualities and powers of healing. |
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