Where: Pushkar, near Ajmer in Rajasthan
When: From 22 November to 30 November in 2020
What: World’s largest cattle fair
Why: It’s a cultural razzmatazz with an array of events like matka phod, longest moustache, camel rides and the hot air ballon ride.
Essentials: It’s one of the most popular events in Rajasthan so don’t forget to book your accommodation in advance. Also, be prepared to pay more for everything during the time the Pushkar Fair is observed.
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| Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan is one of the major cultural events in Rajasthan with over 150000 visitors attending this annual festival |
Pushkar Fair, a festivity that brings Indian and foreign buyers together, is a classic introduction to the rich culture of Rajasthan.
Traditionally observed as an assembly to trade camels and other cattles, Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan is now a global affair thanks to the cultural potpourri that this annual event has become. Instead of the cattle trading, the cultural affairs such as Matka Phod, longest moustache competition, camel race, ferry wheel rides, turban tying contest for foreigners have now become the highlights of the Pushkar Mela.
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| A participant at the longest moustache competition at Pushkar Fair in Rajasthan |
The fair is mainly about the trade of livestock such as camels and cattle. According to a survey, the fair recorded the trade of 50,000 camels, which was the world’s largest camel fair.
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| A tourist from overseas enjoying the hospitality of local traders at Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan |
For the entertainment and involvement of the guests, the fair is divided into three major segments. The first segment is about the Cattle Fair.Apart from camel, livestock such as cows, horses, goats, and sheep, are brought here for trade. The animals are beautifully decorated. Moreover, the beautifully decorated camel owners are also healthily rewarded.
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| Best decorated camel is one of the crowd puller events at Pushkar Cattle Fair |
In the second segment of the fair, the culture of Rajasthan is showcased. The visitors could find stalls and shops here that are organized by traders to display beautiful clothes, aesthetic jewelries and various other artifacts that replicate the true essence of Rajasthan.
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| Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan |
Pushkar fair, every year is a great success and visited by a ;lot of tourists from around the world. It is always advisable to do the pre-booking for your accommodation as the prices skyrocket due to large number of visitors who come to attend the this annual event in Rajasthan.The latest survey records the footfall in Pushkar from all parts of the world to be around 185000.
Pushkar is also popular for being home to the only temple in the world dedicated to Hindu god Bramha . The Hindu mythology states that, Brahma, the Creator of the Earth, started the creation from Pushkar.
This adds to the mythological significance of the town. Moreover, the beautiful lake of the sacred city makes Pushkar, worth a visit.
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| Brahma Temple at Pushkar |
The Pushkar Fair will be held from 22nd November’ 2020 till 30th November’ 2020. So, what are you waiting for?
Pushkar Fair – Tentative Programme 2020
Sunday November 22 , 2020
| Time | Event | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 09.00–09.25 a.m. | Flag Hoisting | Stadium |
| 09.30–10.00 a.m. | Mandna Competition | Stadium |
| 09.35–09.50 a.m. | Group Dance (By School Girls) | Stadium |
| 10.05–10.25 a.m. | Camel Race | Stadium |
| 10.30–11.30 a.m. | Football Match (Locals v/s Visitors) | Stadium |
| 06.00–06.30 p.m. | Deepdan | Sarovar (Lake) |
Monday, November 23, 2020
| 10.00–11.00 a.m. | Satolia Match (Locals v/s Visitors) (Traditional Game) | Stadium |
| 10.30–11.00 a.m. | Langari Taang Competition (Traditional Game) | Stadium |
| 11.00–11.30 a.m. | Camel Decoration (Gorband) | Stadium |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
Tuesday , November 24, 2020
| 11.00–12.00 noon | Camel Dance Competition | Stadium |
| 12.00–01.00 p.m. | Horse Dance Competition | Stadium |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
| 08.00–09.00 p.m. | Temple Dance | Old Rangji Temple |
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
| 08.00–10.00 a.m. | Spiritual Walk | Gurudwara-Stadium |
| 10.00–11.00 a.m. | Kabbadi Match (Locals v/s Visitors) | Stadium |
| 01.00–02.00 p.m. | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports Competition | Stadium |
| 03.00–03.30 p.m. | Inauguration of “Shilp Gram” Art & craft Bazaar | Shilp Gram |
| 03.00–03.30 p.m. | Inauguration of “Shilp Gram” Art & craft Bazaar | Shilp Gram |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
| 05.30–06.00 p.m. | Inauguration of Gir & Cross Breed Cattle Exhibition | Cattle Exhibition Ground |
| 06.00–06.30 p.m. | Inauguration of “Udhyog Craft Fair” | Rural Haat |
| 08.00–09.00 p.m. | Temple Dance | Old Rangji Temple |
| 08.30-10.00 p.m. | Cultural Programme | Stadium |
Thursday , November 26, 2020
| 10.00–11.00 a.m. | Gir and Cross Breed Competition | Stadium |
| 11.00–11.30 a.m. | Turban Tying and Tilak Competition | Stadium |
| 11a.m.–09 p.m. | “Shilp Gram” Art & Craft Bazaar | Shilp Gram |
| 11 a.m.–10 p.m. | Udhyog Craft Fair | Rural Haat |
| 11.30–12.00 noon | Moustache Competition | Stadium |
| 01.00–02.00 p.m. | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports Competition | Stadium |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
| 07.00–08.30 p.m. | Indian Bride & Groom Competition (For Foreigners) by Rajasthan Tourism | Stadium |
| 08.00–09.00 p.m. | Temple Dance | Old Rangji Temple |
| 08.30-10.00 p.m. | Musical evening by renowned vocalist Smt. Vidhya shah | Stadium |
Friday , November 27, 2020
| 08.00– 09.00 a.m. | Wrestling Competition | Stadium |
| 11.00–11.30 a.m. | Matka Race (Water pot race for Women) | Stadium |
| 11a.m.–09 p.m. | “Shilp Gram” Art & Craft Mela | Shilp Gram |
| 11a.m.–10 p.m. | Udhyog Craft Fair | Rural Haat |
| 10.00–11.00 a.m. | Horse, Camel and Nagauri Bull-Animal Competition | Stadium |
| 12.30–01.00 p.m. | Matka phod Competition (Locals v/s Visitors) | Stadium |
| 01.00–02.00 p.m. | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports Competition | Stadium |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
| 07.00–09.30 p.m. | Best of Rajasthan – Cultural Show by Rajasthan Tourism | Stadium |
| 08.00–09.00 p.m. | Temple Dance | Old Rangji Temple |
Saturday , November 28, 2020
| 11.00–11.30 a.m. | Musical Chair Race | Stadium |
| 11a.m.–09 p.m. | “Shilpgram” Art & Craft Bazaar | Shilp Gram |
| 11a.m.–10 p.m. | Udhyog Craft Fair | Rural Haat |
| 03.00–04.00 p.m. | Champion Cattle Competition | Cattle Exhibition Ground |
| 01.00–02.00 p.m. | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports Competition (Final) | Stadium |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
| 07.00–10.00 p.m. | Cultural Programme | Stadium |
| 08.00–09.00 p.m. | Temple Dance | Old Rangji Temple |
Saturday , November 29, 2019
| 09.00–11.00 a.m. | Closing Ceremony & Prize Distribution (Cultural Programme, Folk Artists & Camel Parade, Cattle Show, Horse Race, Camel Race, Tug of War, Jalebi Race, Water Pot Race etc.) | Stadium |
| 11 a.m.–10 p.m. | Udhyog Craft Fair | Rural Haat |
| 05.00–05.30 p.m. | Maha Aarti | Varah Ghat |
| 08.00–09.00 p.m. | Temple Dance | Old Rangji Temple |
Book your tickets today. Do not miss the golden opportunity to explore the vivid colors of the culture of Rajasthan. Click here to see Pushkar Tour Package
Updated: 30th July 2019 by Nikhil Chandra
Was fortunate enough to experience this fare 2 years back. But today also I can feel the grandeur of the fair.
I love Rajasthan and I would like to be apart of the Pushkar Fair.
Hi nice post unfortunately have missed the Pushkar fair , in case you have visited the fair will be great to hear from you and see some captivating moments of the fest.
great piece of information, thanks for sharing it with us
An extremely well-written piece, offering every details about the Pushkar fair..
Rajasthan is the most vibrant and colorful state in India. Certainly It would be interesting be there during Pushkar Fair. I would love to visit there once during this famous Cattle Fair.
An extremely well-written piece…offering every detail about the world-renowned Pushkar fair.
I agree with all that you say. A wonderful write up indeed with finer nuances of the Pushkar Cattle Fair and its global popularity. 1,85,000 is a whopping number of footfall :-)
Pushkar is indeed a place which should be visited once in a lifetime and visiting here during the annual cattle fair – which as per your post is the largest cattle fair to be held in the world will only add icing to the cake.
I have been to various destinations in Rajasthan but alas I am yet to visit Pushkar. It's interesting to know that Pushkar has the only Bramha Temple in India. Are you sure about that?
Very well written. Lot of informative stuff.