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Pushkar Fair is an unique opportunity for the discerning tourist to catch
a glimpse of the real magic, beauty, and mystery of India, when a quiet
sleepy village hamlet is transformed into a fiesta of spectacular colour,
unforgettable scenes and sounds, creating an experience which will lure
you back year after year.
Every November the sleepy town of Pushkar in Rajasthan State, India, comes
alive with a riot of colours and a frenzied burst of activity during the
festival of Kartik Purnima. This spectacle has lured people from the world
over since times immemorial. Very few, if at all any fairs in the world,
can match the liveliness of the Pushkar Fair, considered to be one of the
oldest continuous human gatherings in the history of mankind.
 Most
people associate the Pushkar Fair with the world's largest camel fair. But
it is much more than that. It is an occasion for villagers from far and
near to collect together and enjoy in dazzling style and colours a welcome
break from their harsh life in the desert. It is also an occasion for
Hindu pilgrims to converge for a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake and
pay obeisance at the only temple in the world of Lord Brahma, the Creator
of the Universe.
Features of this beautiful temple are its red spire, the image of the swan
(considered sacred to Lord Brahma), the silver doors in the sanctuary, a
marble gateway, a carved silver turtle, decorations of silver coins and
walls adorned with graceful peacocks, the celestial vehicle of Goddess "Saraswati"
(The Goddess of Wisdom and Consort of Lord Brahma.).
In fact, Pushkar which means a lake created by flowers, was formed when
Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower on the earth to determine a place for
his yagna, a holy sacrifice.
The festival lasts 10 days and is divided into 2 parts, the first part
being the cattle fair where thousands of cattle, camels and horses are
brought to Pushkar to be bartered for and sold.
This year, 2008, the cattle fair commences from 5th November. The second
part is a religious fair, starting from 10th November and where people
come to celebrate around Pushkar's holy lake.
Raj Resorts provides superlative tented accommodation at its Camp located
1 KM from the fair grounds for the duration of the festival.
Transportation to and from the fair is available by decorated and
cushioned camel carts, just the way it has been for centuries. The luxury
tents (with en-suite bathrooms) make for an idyllic stay in the tranquil
countryside. Comfort and hygiene are the hallmark of Raj Resorts. Our team
of Chefs will prepare delectable vegetarian meals to suite all palates and
exclusive traditional entertainment by dancers and musicians is provided
every afternoon during lunch and in the evening.
Facilities And Amenities Available:
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All Tents With Swiss
Cottage Fittings, Dressing Table And Attached Toilet - Showers With
Running Water.
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All Toilets Arr European
Style, Baths Have Showers. Hot Water Served In Buckets.
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Dinning Tents Serves
Indian, Continental And Chinese Cuisines.
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Camel Cart With Canopy
Is Available At The Reception For Transfer to The Mela Ground.
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Dawn to Dusk Coffee
Shop.
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Safe Deposit Vault.
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Doctor on Call
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Campfire & folk dance at
camp every night
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