Pushkar Fairs in India

Camel Festival,Bikaner

An enchanting desert city which comes alive with music and dance. It is fast gaining popularity as the visitor finds an opportunity to see some unusual folk performances,camel, race camel dance etc. here.

Nagaur Fair,Nagaur

Essentially an animal fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local sports.

Desert Festival,Jaisalmer

Held In the Month Of Jan-Feb it is one of the most popular of all festivals it is a journey into the heart of the desert,the golden city of Jaisalmer that has a charm of its own. A true show on the sands which attracts even the much traveled visitor.

Elephant Festival,Jaipur

Held In the Month Of March-April it is a festival to celebrate Holi, this is a great occasion for the visitor to watch several elephant sports and also play this festival of colours. A show is organised with the elephants turning out in their best finery.

Mewar Festival,Udaipur

Held In the Month Of March-April it is a festival to welcome the spring season. There is song, dance, processions,devotional music and fireworks where almost everybody participates eagerly.

Gangaur,Jaipur

Held In the Month Of March-April it is a festival devoted to Goddess Parvati,the consort of Lord Shiva. It is time for young girls to dress up in their finery and pray for grooms of their choice while the married women pray for the well-being of their husbands. This 18-day festival is laced with various activities and culminates in a grand procession marking the arrival of Shiva to escort his bride homefinery.

Summer Festival, Mt.Abu

Held In the Month of June, it is organised in the one and only hill station of Rajasthan, which is the coldest place at this time of the year. Folk dances and a general atmosphere of gaiety prevails in this tiny hill resort and the tourist has ample time to relax and enjoy himself.

Teej, Jaipur

Held In the Month of July-August, it is a festival to mark the advent of monsoon. Processions, women dressed in bright colours and a lot of merriment prevails during Teej. Essentially a women’s festival, it is interesting to watch them enjoying in groups and at various bazaars where they turn up to shop in all their finery.

Marwar Festival,Jodhpur

Held In the Month of October it is a festival devoted mainly to the music and dance of the Marwar region. This is a festival that allows the visitor to understand and enjoy the folk traditions of this part of the state.

Pushkar Fair,Ajmer

Held In the Month of November it is the well-known and marked with largest participation of all the festivals of Rajasthan. Pushkar is an important pilgrimage as well as the venue of a mammoth cattle fair. Bazaars, auctions, music and sports are highlight of this event.

FAIR & FESTIVAL CALENDAR 2002 - 2005 A.D.

FAIRS & FESTIVALS	2002	2003	2004	2005
Camel festival Bikaner	27-28 Jan.	17-18 Jan.	6-7 Jan.	24-25 Jan.
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur
Desert Festival, Jaisalmer	25-27 Feb.	14-16 Feb	4-6 Feb.	21-23 Feb.
Elephant Festival, Jaipur	28 March	17 March	6 March	25 March
Gangaur Fair, Jaipur	15-16 Apr.	4-5 Apr.	23-24 Mar.	11-12 Apr.
Mewar Festival, Udaipur	15-16 Apr.	4-5 Apr.	23-24 Mar.	11-12 Apr.
Summer Festival, Mount Abu	1 - 3 June	1 - 3 June	1 - 3 June	1 - 3 June
Teej Fair, Jaipur	11-12 Aug.	1-2 Aug.	19-20 Aug.	8-9Aug.
Dussehra Mela, Kota	13-15 Oct.	3-5 Oct.	20 - 22 Oct.	10 - 12 Oct.
Marwar Festival, Jodhpur	19-20 Oct.	8-9 Oct.	26-27 Oct.	16-17 Oct.
Pushkar Fair, Pushkar (Ajmer)	16-19 Nov.	5-8 Nov.	23-26 Nov.	12-15 Nov.
Chandra Bhaga Fair, Jhalawar	18-20 Nov.	7-9 Nov.	25-27 Nov.	14-16 Nov.