The Pushkar fair, which is held every year in Pushkar city located in Ajmer district of Rajasthan, is going to start once again. This year this fair will start from 2 November and will continue till 17 November with full religious enthusiasm. Pushkar fair is not only a religious event, but also a cultural festival in which lakhs of devotees and tourists from the country and abroad come to participate. The main attraction of this fair is the religious bath in Pushkar Sarovar. But this time due to special reasons, religious bathing has been allowed only for four days in Pushkar. Let us know why this is being done this year and what is its importance.
Mythological belief of Pushkar fair
Pushkar fair holds special importance from a religious point of view. It is believed that Pushkar Sarovar was built by Lord Brahma himself. On the occasion of Kartik Purnima, Brahmaji is worshipped here, and bathing in this lake destroys all sins. The importance of bathing on Kartik Purnima also increases because on this day Brahmaji performed Yagya in Pushkar. On this day lakhs of devotees bathe in Pushkar Sarovar and attain virtue.
Duration of the fair and bathing dates
This time only four days of religious bathing have been fixed in the Pushkar fair. One of the main reasons behind the reduction in the traditional period of the fair is – to control the increasing crowd and arrangements. Pushkar fair will be organised at a distance of about 15 kilometres from Ajmer district of Rajasthan, which has been happening for more than 100 years. Camel trade takes place on a large scale in this fair, and people from far and wide bring their camels here decorated in a special way. According to Pandit Surendra Rajguru of Pushkar, this time the religious bath will be Bhishma Chaturthi bath instead of Bhishma Panchak. Due to the loss of Brahma Chaturdashi Tithi, religious bathing will be completed from November 12 to Kartik Shukla Purnima on November 15.
How to reach Pushkar
The nearest railway station to reach Pushkar is Ajmer, which is located at a distance of about 14 kilometres. From here one can easily reach Pushkar by taking a bus or taxi. The nearest airport is Kishangarh Airport, which is about 60 kilometres away. However, Jaipur International Airport, about 150 kilometres from Pushkar, provides good connectivity. Pushkar can be reached by bus from any airport. A visit to Pushkar is a special experience that offers a unique blend of religiosity, cultural heritage and natural beauty.
Administrative preparations and facilities
This time special arrangements have been made by the administration for the Pushkar fair. Additional security forces have been deployed for crowd control and CCTV cameras have been arranged at various places. Apart from this, special attention has also been given to health facilities. Emergency services and medical camps have also been arranged during the fair so that any emergency can be dealt with.
Tents and hotels have also been arranged
Temporary camps, tents and hotels have also been arranged for the stay of visitors in Pushkar. Apart from this, special guidelines have also been issued regarding parking and commuting routes to keep the traffic system smooth.
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Cultural attraction of Pushkar fair
Pushkar fair is a centre of cultural activities along with religious events. Folk dances, folk songs, camel races, and various competitions are organised here, in which tourists and devotees from the country and abroad participate. In this fair, a unique display of Rajasthan’s folk culture is seen, which remains a centre of attraction for people from the country and abroad.
Animal fair is also an attraction
Another special attraction of Pushkar fair is the animal fair, in which camels and horses are traded especially. Traders from rural areas of Rajasthan come here and display their camels, cows, and horses. Camel decoration and camel race competitions are also organised in the fair, which becomes the main centre of attraction for the people.
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