The Pushkar Camel Fair, one of the biggest camel fairs in the world and one of India's most well-known annual celebrations, annually draws some 300,000 visitors to the Rajasthani countryside near the Thar Desert. It held over the full moon of Karthik month which usually falls in November. Hindu pilgrims in their hundreds of thousands arrive from all over the area to take a redemptive plunge in the holy water, which is thought to purge the soul of all sin at this time. But what truly draws in tourists from abroad is the magnificent spectacle of the livestock market held in conjunction with the religious holiday.
Pushkar attracts tourists, vendors, and purchasers who are looking for a deal, racing tickets, or just to take in the joyful atmosphere. Villagers exchange droves of animals, notably camels, while adorning themselves in the most eye-catching traditional attire and jewellery - a truly magnificent spectacle.
