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R a j a s t h a n
F a i r s & F e s t i v a l s
Nagaur Fair
The quaint town of Nagaur, one of the most
picturesque of Rajput townships stirs to life during the Nagaur Fair. This
cattle fair is the second largest in Rajasthan and is held every year
during the Hindu month of Magh (Jan-Feb).
The Fair is renowned for the trading of cows,
bullocks, oxen, camels and horses which takes place here. Their owners are
seen wearing colorful turbans and flaunting long mustaches. Wooden items,
ironcraft and leather accessories are available in abundance during the
fair. Various games are organized during this four day festival.
Tug-of-War, camel races ,cock & bull fights provide entertainment to the
tourists and locals after a hectic day of trading. As the last rays of
setting sun bid aide to the day, a joyous atmosphere is created by the
folk musicians whose voices echo far & wide across the tranquil desert
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