Nagaur Fair - नागौर साफ
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Nagaur bustles with life during its annual cattle fair which is one of the largest in the country. The Nagaur bulls are, renowned for their fleet- footedness and attract buyers from all over. The day begins with earnest bargaining between the buyers and the sellers. Once the price of a horse, bullock or camel has been settled, the day draws to a close followed by exciting games, tug of war, camel races and strains of ballads which create a joyful atmosphere.
The largest state of India, Rajasthan has sprawling palaces, formidable forts, fascinating wildlife and golden sandy desert that form the hallmark of this beautiful Indian state. Rajasthan is not only famous for its majestic forts and tales of love and courage but it is equally famous for the fairs and festivals. The fairs and festivals of Rajasthan are in myriad and have a unique significance and impact not only on the lives of the native people but also on the travelers visiting this lovely tourist destination. One such festival that catches the notice of the people is Nagaur Festival, Nagaur. This festival is celebrated with a lot of zeal and gusto among the people and a lot of tourists flock to this place to witness the charisma of this festival.
Nagaur Fair is one of the largest cattle fair in the country, held annually between late January and early February. Situated half way between Bikaner and Jodhpur, Nagaur awakens with the thronging of cattle, horses and camels accompanied by their colourfully turbaned owners. There are about 25,000 camels on display as well as a large number of horses and cattle.
The fair is renowned for trading in cows, bullocks, camels and horses. People come from hundreds of miles away to buy and sell. There is earnest bargaining between owners and buyers, and plenty of fun and festivity. The camels are very highly prized and their owners take meticulous care of them. The bullocks of Nagaur are renowned for their fitness and attract a large number of buyers. There are horse and camel races as well as dancing and singing.
Mirchi Bazaar (Red Chilly Market) is the main attraction and wooden items, iron crafts and leather accessories as well as local handicrafts, cloth and jewellery are available for sale during the fair. Various games organised during this four-day festival like tug-of-war, camel races, horse races, cock fights, bull- fights etc. provide entertainment to the tourists and visitors. In the evening, there are performances by folk musicians and dancers. The RTDC puts up a Tourist Village to provide accommodation for the tourists visiting Nagaur during the fair.
The largest state of India, Rajasthan has sprawling palaces, formidable forts, fascinating wildlife and golden sandy desert that form the hallmark of this beautiful Indian state. Rajasthan is not only famous for its majestic forts and tales of love and courage but it is equally famous for the fairs and festivals. The fairs and festivals of Rajasthan are in myriad and have a unique significance and impact not only on the lives of the native people but also on the travelers visiting this lovely tourist destination. One such festival that catches the notice of the people is Nagaur Festival, Nagaur. This festival is celebrated with a lot of zeal and gusto among the people and a lot of tourists flock to this place to witness the charisma of this festival.
Nagaur Fair is one of the largest cattle fair in the country, held annually between late January and early February. Situated half way between Bikaner and Jodhpur, Nagaur awakens with the thronging of cattle, horses and camels accompanied by their colourfully turbaned owners. There are about 25,000 camels on display as well as a large number of horses and cattle.
The fair is renowned for trading in cows, bullocks, camels and horses. People come from hundreds of miles away to buy and sell. There is earnest bargaining between owners and buyers, and plenty of fun and festivity. The camels are very highly prized and their owners take meticulous care of them. The bullocks of Nagaur are renowned for their fitness and attract a large number of buyers. There are horse and camel races as well as dancing and singing.
Mirchi Bazaar (Red Chilly Market) is the main attraction and wooden items, iron crafts and leather accessories as well as local handicrafts, cloth and jewellery are available for sale during the fair. Various games organised during this four-day festival like tug-of-war, camel races, horse races, cock fights, bull- fights etc. provide entertainment to the tourists and visitors. In the evening, there are performances by folk musicians and dancers. The RTDC puts up a Tourist Village to provide accommodation for the tourists visiting Nagaur during the fair.