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- 05 November 2006
Pushkar, the holy town in Rajasthan
is known for it's sacred lake and the only Brahma Temple
in the world. Legend has it that this lake was formed
where Lord Brahma - the lord of creation - dropped a
lotus on the day of the full moon. Every November, the
famous Pushkar Fair is held for 7 days, starts on Noami,
finish on Kartik Poornima (Full Moon). The Fair is predominantly
a gathering with thousands of camels, cattle and horses
for trade, with added attractions of games, races, local
folk dances, song and entertainment.
The tourist village is self sufficient and is specially
designed to complement the natural beauty of the site.
The village is arranged in blocks of tents, each with
its own identity, being named after the famous dances
of Rajasthan. The village also has huts (all double
bedded) with attached western style toilets, and running
hot water.
CUISINE
Due to the religious significance of the fair, food
served is strictly vegetarian. There is a choice of
Indian and Continental delicacies.
FACILITIES
- Western
style toilets with running water
- Attached
Bathroom (hot water available separately)
- Foreign
Currency Exchange Counter
- Post
Office with ISD / STD/ Fax, Medical Aid, Safe Deposit,
Shopping Arcade and Fire Preventing arrangements
- Tourist
Information Counter
- Round-the-clock
Coffee Shop
- Rajasthani
folk dances, music and artisans at-work
- Camel
ride and parking facilities.
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