Location of Pushkar

* Location: Situated in Eastern Rajasthan.
* STD Code: 0145
* Population: 1.8 millions
* Area: 9.8 sq km
* Language: Hindi, English & Rajasthani
* Altitude: 413 meters

About Pushkar Fair:

Pushkar, the quiet little town of eastern Rajasthan, is located 13 km from Ajmer, on the edge of a small and beautiful lake. Pushkar is a city of 400 temples and 52 bathing ghats. Pushkar prides itself on being the site of the only temple of the Hindu God of Creation, Brahma.
Every November, the sleepy little township of Pushkar in Rajasthan, India comes alive with a riot of colors and a frenzied burst of activity. The occasion: PUSHKAR FAIR. Very few, if at all any, fairs in the world can match the liveliness of Pushkar. Most people associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's largest camel fair. But it is much more than that.

According to the Hindu calendar Pushkar Fair commences from Nawami (Ninth Moon) to Purnima (Full Moon) in the month of Kartika, which can be in October or November depends on the calendar, which goes with the moon.

Here one of the biggest Cattle Fair is held for trading purposes and the best cattles in all categories are awarded. Countless people in their colourful attire gather to take a dip in the Holy Lake and Pray to the Deities. The whole town comes alive with vibrant folk music and dances, magic shows, horse and camel races and various other traditional entertainment competitions.

Pushkar Fair Dates :

Year : : Dates

2007 :: 17th to 24 November
2008 :: 5th to 13th November
2009 :: 25th October to 2nd November
2010 :: 13th to 21 November