The Last of the Traditional Fairs :
Pushkar Fair
Pushkar, a spectacular amalgamation
of spirituality, vibrant culture and
enthusiastic shutterbugs who want
to capture it all, is a historical place
with both religious and cultural
importance. Pushkar is the only place
in the world that houses a temple
dedicated to Lord Brahma, who is the
Creator and a part of the Holy Trinity,
according to the Hindu mythology. It
also hosts a livestock fair and culture
fete annually which attracts thousands
of photographers from all over the
world. Pushkar Fair, held in the
small desert town of Pushkar every
November, is one of the last great
traditional fairs of India and one of the
most high-rated travel experiences.
Andrew Adonaiori
Delhi, India
The Mela Ground, where the fair is set
up, is a sight to behold. Pilgrims can
be seen flitting around, either hurrying
from their baths or to perform their
rituals in the Brahma Temple. On one
side, you will witness a sea of cattle,
decorated with colorful accessories,
waiting to be traded off. On the other,
the amusement rides, food stalls
serving local delicacies and people
disguised as Gods, parading with their
vibrant paraphernalia, can be seen on
the mela ground. As the day morphs
into night, the Pushkar Fair transforms
into a magical place with the entire
fair festooned with the colorful lights
and hot air balloons floating in the
sky. The loud music and the collective
noise of the fair seem to fade away
as you go deeper into the fair. And
that’s how Pushkar Fair leaves you -
completely mesmerized by the vibrant
culture of Rajasthan that reflects in the
big moustaches of the men in kesariya
turbans and dhoti-kurtas, in the long
colorful veils of the women, who are
adorned from head to toe in their
silver ornaments, in the taste of dal
bati churma and the delicious ghevar
and of course, in the warm welcoming
hearts of people there. Pushkar Fair
is truly an experience that cannot be
justified by mere words. You have to
experience it to know it.
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