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Pushkar Mela

Pushkar Mela, the biggest cattle fair in the country, falls in the month of Kartik. It commences two days before the full moon of the month and ends a day after it.Men and women assemble from all over Rajasthan and other nearby places with their horses, camels and cattle to buy and sell. The venue for this spectacular display of color and vigor is Pushkar, a small sleepy town in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan. However, for the duration of the fair, the town is transformed into a glittering display of activity, with a variety of colorful stalls and vendors. In addition to its commercial importance, the fair is also a window to the cultural richness of Rajasthan. Days before it begins, tradesmen, craftsmen, troupes of dancers and singers, all gather here.

Pushkar, literally meaning 'a lotus that blooms in mud', is also home to one of the only two temples dedicated to Brahma, the other being at Khed Brahma in Kerala. It is one of the innumerable temples skirting the large Pushkar Lake . This lake, with 52 ghats, is the focal point of all devotional activities and is the main reason for the confluence of a mass of people from all parts of the country.