This eight-day fair held every
year during the month of January - February, is popularly known as the cattle
fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan Tours. Nagaur
Town is the most picturesque of Rajput townships. The town becomes a sea of
animals, trading over 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses every year. The
bullocks are known for their fleetness. Not only are the animals lavishly
decorated, even their owners flaunt their colorful turbans and long moustaches.
From shearing sheep to handsome
marwari horses to spices all compiled in one fair. Attractions include the
‘mirchi’ bazaar (largest red chilly market of India), wooden items, iron-crafts
and camel leather accessories.
Sports like tug-of-war, camel
races, bullock races and cockfights; jugglers; puppeteers, storytellers; and
exciting campfire evenings are held to entertain the tourists. Folk music of
the Jodhpur variation echoes the tranquil desert sand. Nagaur is well connected
to the major cities by road and rail. Nearest airport is Jodhpur, some 135 kms
away.
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