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| Nagaur
Fair |
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.
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