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Nagaur is a city in the state of
Rajasthan in India. It is the administrative
headquarters of Nagaur District. The Nagaur city
lies about midway between Jodhpur and Bikaner.
Nagaur Fair is one of the largest cattle fair in the
country, held annually between late January and
early February. It is popularly known as the Cattle
fair of Nagaur. This is because the Nagaur Fair is
mainly all about trading of animals. Bullocks,
camels and horses are traded every year in this
fair. The animals lavishly decorated and even their
owners dress up wearing colorful turbans and long
moustaches. The bullocks of Nagaur are renowned for
their fitness and attract a large number of buyers.
Both the owners and buyers bargain to their heart's
content until they decide upon a price. Some
other attractions include the Mirchi bazaar
(largest red-chilly market of India), wooden items,
iron-crafts and camel leather accessories.
Various games are organised
during this eight-day fair Tug-of-war, camel races,
cock fights etc. provide entertainment to the
tourists and visitors. As the sun goes down, a
joyous atmosphere is created by the folk musicians,
whose voices echo far and wide across the tranquil
desert sand.
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