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.
Shearing sheep, 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.
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.
