Naguar Fair, Nagur
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The quaint town of Nagaur, one of the most
picturesque of Rajput townships stirs to life during the Nagaur Fair.
This cattle fair is the second largest in Rajasthan and
is held every year during the Hindu month of Magh (Jan-Feb).
The Fair is renowned for the trading of cows, bullocks, oxen, camels and horses
which takes place here. Their owners are seen wearing colorful turbans
and flaunting long mustaches. Wooden items, ironcraft and leather accessories
are available in abundance during the fair. Various games are organized
during this four day festival.
Tug-of-War, camel races ,cock & bull fights provide entertainment to the
tourists and locals after a hectic day of trading. As the last rays of setting
sun bid aide to the day, a joyous atmosphere is created by the folk musicians
whose voices echo far & wide across the tranquil desert sands.
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