General Information
Location
Nagaur, Rajasthan
Unique Features
Cattle Trading
Main Attraction
Mirchi Bazaar
The quaint town of Nagaur, one of the most picturesque of Rajput
townships stirs to life during the Nagaur Fair. This cattle fair
is the second largest in Rajasthan and is held every year during
the Hindu month of Magh (Jan-Feb).
The Fair is renowned for the trading of cows, bullocks, oxen, camels
and horses which takes place here. Their owners are seen wearing
colorful turbans and flaunting long mustaches. Wooden items, ironcraft
and leather accessories are available in abundance during the fair.
Various games are organized during this four day festival.
Tug-of-War, camel races ,cock & bull fights provide entertainment
to the tourists and locals after a hectic day of trading. As the
last rays of setting sun bid aide to the day, a joyous atmosphere
is created by the folk musicians whose voices echo far & wide
across the tranquil desert sands
North
India States
