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The Nagaur Fair is held in the month of January or February in Nagaur in Rajasthan. This is basically a cattlefair but the tourists come to this fair and enjoy the four-day festivities. Besides the prime purpose of the fair, which is the trading of cattle – the cows, bullocks, oxen and camels, there are other activities like the cock- fights and the bull- fights.
The famous Nagaur fair is known for the cattle tradesmen with colorful turbans and long mustaches that come there with their fine breed of camels, horses, cows, and bullocks. Especially, the bullocks of the Nagaur fair are considered to be the fittest.
The other most important trading commodity, Nagaur Fair is famous for, is its 'Mirchi Bazaar' (Red chilli market). However, there are some quality wooden items, iron crafts and leather accessories for the tourists too. The festival features games such as tug of war, camel races, cock fights and many more along with the echoing melodious songs of the desert folk musicians who give wonderful performances in the picturesque backdrop of the setting sun. Mainly a cattle fair, the Nagaur fair reflects the enthusiasm of the people of Rajasthan, India.
Villagers from all over Rajasthan, India come to Nagaur to participate in this colorful fair where hoards of cattle, bullocks, goats, cows, sheep and horses are bought and sold. This massive cattle fair is famous for the buying and selling of the specially bred Nagauri bullocks. This 4-day affair takes you into a world of exotic folk dance and music performances and colorful costumes that add extra charm to this fair.
So come and enjoy a 4-day extravaganza at the Nagaur fair held in Nagaur, Rajasthan, India, shop for superior quality red chillies, check out the exciting camel races, enjoy the tug-o-war contests and marvel at the folk art performances by the locals who are in their element at this time of the year as the Nagaur cattle fair offers a welcome break from the daily desert routine of the locals. The RTDC puts up a Tourist Village to provide accommodation for the tourists visiting Nagaur during the fair.
Location : Nagaur - Rajasthan
Timing : Jan-Feb every year
The famous Nagaur fair is known for the cattle tradesmen with colorful turbans and long mustaches that come there with their fine breed of camels, horses, cows, and bullocks. Especially, the bullocks of the Nagaur fair are considered to be the fittest.
The other most important trading commodity, Nagaur Fair is famous for, is its 'Mirchi Bazaar' (Red chilli market). However, there are some quality wooden items, iron crafts and leather accessories for the tourists too. The festival features games such as tug of war, camel races, cock fights and many more along with the echoing melodious songs of the desert folk musicians who give wonderful performances in the picturesque backdrop of the setting sun. Mainly a cattle fair, the Nagaur fair reflects the enthusiasm of the people of Rajasthan, India.
Villagers from all over Rajasthan, India come to Nagaur to participate in this colorful fair where hoards of cattle, bullocks, goats, cows, sheep and horses are bought and sold. This massive cattle fair is famous for the buying and selling of the specially bred Nagauri bullocks. This 4-day affair takes you into a world of exotic folk dance and music performances and colorful costumes that add extra charm to this fair.
So come and enjoy a 4-day extravaganza at the Nagaur fair held in Nagaur, Rajasthan, India, shop for superior quality red chillies, check out the exciting camel races, enjoy the tug-o-war contests and marvel at the folk art performances by the locals who are in their element at this time of the year as the Nagaur cattle fair offers a welcome break from the daily desert routine of the locals. The RTDC puts up a Tourist Village to provide accommodation for the tourists visiting Nagaur during the fair.
Location : Nagaur - Rajasthan
Timing : Jan-Feb every year