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The Pushkar Fair, or Pushkar ka Mela, is the annual five-day camel and livestock fair, held in the town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the world's largest camel fairs, and apart from buying and selling of livestock it has become an important tourist attraction and its highlights have become competitions such as the "matka phod", "longest moustache", and "bridal competition" are the main draws for this fair which attracts thousands of tourists.
Taken @ Pushkar, Rajasthan, India
The building on the right encloses one of the bigger temples in Pushkar. The temple enclosures were either designed this way in Pushkar, or a large haveli was converted into a temple. Most havelis have small temples at the center of their courtyards, so maybe the larger temples grew from these smaller temples.
when we left for rajasthan, we headed to jodhpur, then pushkar then jaipur and some villages in between... but after a few days in jaipiur i couldnt wait to head back to pushkar and spend all the rest of my dyas there...
this was the first family i met when i landed back in pushkar...
Pushkar: Il lago sacro/ the holy lake/
It is semicircular lake around which there are 52 "Ghats". The max depth
of the lake is 10 mts. The lake is a holy place and is known as the king
of the "Trithas". The bath at Pushkar is thought to be more important
than at any other place. The holy dip in this lake on kartika Purnima is
thought to be salvation giving.The man who BATHES in the Shukla Paksha
of Karitha month and has the Darshan of varah will not take rebirth on
this earth and enjoy the bliss of heaven. The people who have a holy dip
at the lake on karitha Purinama, gain the fruit equal to do the Jap and
Tap for one hundred years. There are many yajna spots which cannot be
counted even by Vrihshpati, the teacher of the gods.
WALL OF DEATH - No helmet or padding, just hanging it all out there. I think they were banned in the U.S. because they were too dangerous. When I was up in the ring of stands over the wall I had visions of the whole thing collapsing and was always happy to reach the ground on foot.
Wikipedia describes:The Wall of Death, motordrome, silodrome[1] or Well of Death (aka "Maut ka Kuaa", India) is a carnival sideshow featuring a silo- or barrel-shaped wooden cylinder, ranging from 20 to 36 feet (6.1 to 11.0 m) in radius inside of which motorcyclists, or the drivers of miniature automobiles, travel along the vertical wall and perform stunts, held in place by centripetal force. — at Puskar, Rajasthan.
Fairground attractions at the Pushkar camel fair, Rajasthan, India
The picture attempts to capture the spirit of such an Indian fair, an old rural one too, in new India.
The cyclical nature of all things is also integral to the Indic tradition
November 2010
3-4 second exposure on tripod.
Canon EOS 7D with an old Contax Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 28mm f/2.8 lens
Entry for Carl Zeiss Lenses' "Light is my language" photo contest
Top Hotels in Pushkar
The peak of spirituality, Pushkar is a holy city amidst the inaccessible hills of Aravalli and the golden sands of Thar. It is also home to many fun-filled activities such as the annual Camel Fair, hot air balloon rides, desert camps, and safaris. Strategically located within the 5 km range for major tourist attractions such as Savitri Temple, Brahmaji Temple, and Pushkar Lake, the Regenta Resort is Pushkar Fort, Gandhara. This boutique resort in Pushkar is located near the city’s major business houses and transit points - the railway station.
If you are looking for a hotel in Pushkar, if you are looking for the best hotels in Pushkar, or the best resort for a memorable stay in Pushkar and one of the best hotels in Pushkar is a regenta resort,
Regenta Resort, one of the best hotels in Pushkar
The Regenta Resort Pushkar Fort includes several accommodation options, which are divided into various categories. Each of these affordable rooms has a dash of modern day comfort and luxury with traditional décor. Along with the banquet facilities, this heritage property is suitable for hosting weddings, galleries and MICE events. It has a multi-cuisine restaurant, Rajwada and a swimming pool for your entertainment.