The Pushkar Camel Fair


They may not be the most unproblematic of creatures, but camels are amazing to look at. This is the world's largest camel fair, and serious business. A hard-working camel is an important source of income.

Click for a larger version The Camel Fair

Not only were there thousands of camels, it was really a fair! Those are Ferris wheels in the background

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The attendees brought their camels, and also their tents. Many do their own cooking as well.

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To support the fair there are all kinds of goods and services, such as vegetable stands, food stalls, pot sellers and shoemakers.

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A well-stocked stand, with beauty secrets for the well-dressed camel.

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Beauty secrets for the well-dressed camel salesman.

Click for a larger version A young fiddler

We met him outside the temple of Brahma, and he joined us for the camel fair. I didn't want to buy the fiddle on offer, but opted for a fiddle lesson instead.

Click for a larger version The latest in style and comfort
Click for a larger version A bit of attitude
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Click for a larger version Raw appeal