Place: Nagaur, Rajasthan
Time : January- February
Significance: Cattle fair
Nagaur Fair is one of the largest cattle fair in the
country,held annually between late January and early February.
Situated half way between Bikaner and Jodhpur, Nagaur awakens with
the thronging of cattle, horses and camels accompanied by their
colourfully turbaned owners. There are about 25,000 camels on
display as well as a large number of horses and cattle. Traders and
owners travel great distances to take part in this fair.The Nagaur
Cattle Attracts participants from all over the world.
The fair is renowned for trading in cows, bullocks, camels and
horses. People come from hundreds of miles away to buy and sell.
There is earnest bargaining between owners and buyers, and plenty of
fun and festivity. The camels are very highly prized and their
owners take meticulous care of them. The bullocks of Nagaur are
renowned for their fitness and attract a large number of buyers.
There are horse and camel races as well as dancing and singing.
Mirchi Bazaar (Red Chilly Market) is the main attraction and
wooden items, iron crafts and leather accessories as well as local
handicrafts, cloth and jewellary are available for sale during the
fair. Various games organised during this four-day festival like
tug-of-war, camel races, horse races, cock fights, bull- fights etc.
provide entertainment to the tourists and visitors. In the evening,
there are performances by folk musicians and dancers.
Places of Tourist Interest in Nagaur are as
follows:
Nagaur Fort: Sandy fort ; centrally
located ; cntury old; witnessed many battles ; lofty walls &
spacious campus having many palaces & temple inside. Some of the
beautiful palaces within the fort includes Moti Mahal, Badal Mahal &
Hawa Mahal.
Tarkin Ki Dargah: Most renowned after the
Ajmer Dargah of Sufi Saint Khawja Moinuddin Chisty; sacred place of
Muslim & Sufis. Built in 15th century; this monument has grand stone
carves gateway.
Cenotaph of Amar Singh Rathore
Amar Singh Ratore belonged to the house of Marwar. He is
known for exceptional gallantry on the battle fields and up holding
his dignity. Sadly, Amar Singh Rathore was overpowered and killed, but the
saga of his dauntless spirit and heroic action survived for long in
the ballads of the minstrels.
Activities held during the Nagaur Cattle Fair:
Interesting rural games and cultural events are
organised for rural folks . Cattle competition, Horse and Camel
races, best breed judging are some attractions for animal lovers.
Craft Fair at cattle exhibition ground is an added attraction.
Colorful & entertaining folk programmes are organised every evening
at cattle exhibition grounf.
How to get there
Air : The Nearest airport is at Jodhpur. (135 kms.)
Train : The Nearest Railway station is at Merta Road (Merta 62 kms)
Road : Nagaur is 62 kms away from Merta and 85 kms from Bikaner.
Merta is well connected by Road with all major cities.
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