ROYAL WORLD TRAVEL
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Fairs & Festivals ––» Nagaur Fair,
Nagaur
Nagaur Fair, Nagaur
Essentially
an animal fair, it provides an opportunity to participate in some of the local
sports.
This eight days fair held every year during the month of Jan-Feb, is popularly
known as the Cattle fair and is the second largest in Rajasthan. Nagaur Town
is the most picturesque of Rajput townships.
Nagaur is 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 wearing colourful turbans and long
moustaches.
Sports like tug-of-war, camel races, bullock races and cock fights; jugglers;
puppeteers, story-tellers; 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 135kms away.
