Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan

Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan is held at one of the holy cities of India situated in the desert state of India Tours Rajasthan, far-famed throughout the world for its largest cattle fair held during the month of Kartika according to Hindi Calendar (October or November) beginning on ashtmi or 8th day of Lunar Calendar and continues till full moon (Poornima). As per the scheduled, the Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan will be held from November 10th to 23nd November 2010.

The small and beautiful town of Pushkar is set in a valley approximately 14 km off from the famous religious destination of Ajmer, Rajasthan. Circumvented by hills on three confronts and sand dunes on the one side, the city of Pushkar estimates a bewitching location and a fitting backdrop for the yearly religious and cattle fair which is globally famous and attracts lakhs of travellers and holiday makers from almost every length and breadth of Indian subcontinent on the one hand and from several parts of the world on the other.

The city of Pushkar Fair has normally hot climate. The maximum temperature all around the summer season fluctuates in between 40-45°C while during the winter season it reaches as below as 10°C. During the monsoon season, the rain is not very much. So, this Pushkar Fair holidays gives immense pleasurable trip to the travelers as they have not to face the scorching heat of desert land. The winter season, however starts in the month of October and continues till March every year.

The city of Pushkar is regarded as the one of the most sacred and spiritual destinations of India Tours as well as one of the five dhams. According to the Indian mythology, the spiritual places of Dhamas are held in high regard by Hindu community. However, there are five dhamas in India besides the Pushkar which are Badrinath, Puri, Rameswaram, and Dwarka. These spiritual destinations are considered as Mecca and must visit spiritual destination of India.

It is told that in a battle lord Brahma killed the demon Vajra Nabh with a holy flower lotus, whose flower petal blew down to earth and brought in three distinguishes in and around Pushkar where lakes sprang up. According to legends, Pushkar Lake was surrounded by 500 temples and 52 palaces (various rajas and maharajas preserved palaces here for religious journey) at one point.

Today, the Brahma temple of Rajasthan is considered to be the most substantial temple and is, in fact, the solely Brahma temple of India! So, the tourists who want to explore Rajasthan in its incredible zestfulness, fairs and festivals of Rajasthan especially the Pushkar Fair is the best time and the best means to realize the spiritual attraction while navigating the spiritual city of Pushkar and its vibrant culture. Among all the fairs and festivals of Rajasthan, this Pushkar Fair is the most appealing and most India Tours famous among the international travelers and tourists.