Nagaur Fair

One of the largest cattle fair of India is the Nagaur Fair of Rajasthan. It is a major event in Rajasthan. The Nagaur Cattle fair of Rajasthan is held once in a year between January and February. The small town of Nagaur comes alive with great activities and people who come here in huge numbers to take part in trading of livestock. Around 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are sold and purchased in this fair which makes the fair enormously crucial for traders. Camels are decorated and dressed up by their owners and they look so attractive so that they can sell them in interesting prices. The importance of this fair is by this camels.

The lively activities of the Nagaur fair are held for eight long days in the month of Magha according the Hindu calendar. The fair grounds are filled with people and

cattle from all over Rajasthan and nearby states. You can she a colorful shelter or camp on whole on the golden sand land. The various activities that are organized are which are worth watching like bullfights, cockfights, races and many more. It is very hard to imagine that these atypical sports can be seen in metropolitan cities. The presence of musicians and dancers makes this event more lively and enjoyable one. Other interesting events are horse races, tug-of-war, handicrafts and jewellery sale and exhibitions of leather and iron accessories. The fair goes on full swing with the interminable spirits of villagers and traders.

The one event that attracts numerous people is the Mirchi Bazaar or the red Chilly Market. It is the largest chilly market of India and one can see carpets of dried red chillies here and there, really it looks very interesting. The camels and cattle traded over here are known for their fitness and fetch high prices. Once any tourist visit in this fair it will take out to back here to see this fair in Rajasthan and want to keep these colorful memories of their visit to Rajasthan for their whole life.