The Pushkar Fair is no less
than an encyclopedia on the tradition and culture
of the state of Rajasthan. It is the event when
a better population of the state can be found
at one place and at one time. It seems as if
the whole state has come alive at Pushkar to
stand witness to its pulsating cultural heritage.
Villagers gather from all around the state to
enjoy and make merry, breaking all the barriers
of hectic schedules of their lives. Colorful
sights at the fair can touch and move even the
sternest heart. Hindu pilgrims can be seen flocking
the place to take a holy dip in the Pushkar
Lake, washing away all the sins of the past.
Devotees and worshippers can be seen surrendering
themselves at the only Brahma Temple.
Umpteen number of traders gather here and and
set up shops. These traders sell a lot of products
like woolen blankets of Merta, bead necklaces
of Nagaur, textiles printed in Ajmer and Jodhpur,
brassware of Jodhpur and Jaipur etc. Saddles,
ropes, and assorted household items are also
on sale. Cultural shows and exhibitions are
also organized in this fair to enliven the event.
Movies are shown, competitions are arranged,
bards and poets recite and sing tales of valour
and heroism of bygone days. Animal races and
other competitions also add the attraction.
Pushkar Fair Events Details
:
Date & Day
Time
Event
Venue
21/11/2007
Wednesday
10:00 AM
Flag Hosting
Mela Ground
11:00 AM
Mandana Competition
Mela Ground
11:30 AM
Cricket Match (Local
V/S Visitors)
Mela Ground
22/11/2007
Thursday
11:30 AM
Football Match (Local
V/S Visitors)
Mela Ground
01:30 PM
Satolia Match
Mela Ground
23/11/2007
Friday
08:00 AM
Afed chitti
Cattle area
01:30 PM
Classical music & devotional
song
Old Rangji Temple
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Horse dance competition
by Rajasthan tourism
Mela Ground
11:00 AM
Camel race competition
Mela Ground
12:00 NOON
Camel dance Competition
by Rajasthan tourism
Mela Ground
01:00 PM
Inter panchayat samiti
rural sports competition
Mela Ground
03:30 PM
Opening of Shilpgram
art & craft bazaar
Tourist Village
07:00 PM
Nagara & shehnai vadan
by rama kishan
Mela Ground
07:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Folk song/devotional
dance
Tourist Village
08:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Nagara & shehnai vadan
by rama kishan
Mela Ground
10:30 PM Onwards
Rajasthani kavi samelan
Mela Ground
24/11/2007
Saturday
09:00AM
Spritual Walk (Pushkar
Parikarma)
From Brahma Temple
09:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Classical music & devotional
song
Old Rangji Temple
10:00 AM
Ravana
Cattle Area
11:00 AM
Turban tying & tilak
competition (for visitors) by Rajshtan
tourism
