Nagaur Cattle Fair

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Nagaur is a very picturesque place in Rajasthan. It is surrounded by the sands of the Thar Desert and is situated in between Jodhpur and Bikaner.

Nagaur is a very popular tourist destination as it has a lot to offer. There is a very interesting thing about this place. It is a location of the biggest cattle fair in the state and second largest in the country. People from all over come to the fair to enjoy it and buy some good cattle. Thousands of animals are gathered at the fair and traders all over come to buy and sell cows, bullocks and camels. Traders from all over the country actively participate and vie with other in purchasing the best pedigree animals to upgrade their cattle stock.

The Nagaur cattle fair is held in the month of January-February every year. The fair goes on for eight days starting on Magh Shukla Saptami. This fair boasts of trading of about 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses. The animals are decorated magnificently with lots of accessories. They are garlanded and all this gives them a vibrant look. The owners of these cattle display their colorful turbans and long moustaches. They come here dressed for the occasion of selling their cows, bullocks, horses, oxen and camels. Apart from the cattle exhibition, the Nagaur fair is popular for the Mirch Bazaar or chili market.

The Nagaur fair is a big market of farm produce in Rajasthan. This fair is the biggest chili market in India. You can find other items of trade like the wooden items and handicrafts, iron crafts and camel leather accessories.

There are various cultural activities taking place during the fair. The fair is very fun filled and gives you a glimpse into the culture of the state. There are various stalls, cultural activities like cockfights, camel races, etc to entertain the crowd. Dancing and singing is an integral part of the culture of Rajasthan. Dances provide entertainment to the visitors and the local people. Other means of entertainment are the shows of jugglers, puppeteers and story tellers along the campfire. The joyous atmosphere in Nagaur is worth experiencing.

The Nagaur fair displays the true spirit of living of the people of Rajasthan. The fair is a big social event and all participate in the event. Many local people and tourists from allover the world visit this cattle fair dressed in colorful attire. Many tourists try to capture the vibrant desert life in their cameras and take home with them the true spirit of India.