The land of Ajmer – vibrant, vivacious and full of spirit and life. Hardly do we come across such geographic location that blends history, culture, tradition and entertainment- all in the best possible combination. Fairs have always been an integral part of Ajmer’s culture, be it the magnificent Pushkar fair of the vibrant URS fair. The URS festival is celebrated to commemorate the death anniversary of Sufi saint, Moinuddin Chisti. The festival is celebrated every year in the Islamic month of Rajab, on seeing the moon of Rajab. The festival is celebrated over a span of six days. Melodious ‘Qawwali’ singing and other festivities add up to the beauty and fervor of the festival. The sixth day of the festival is considered to be the most auspicious day. It is said that on the sixth day of the month of Rajab, Moinuddin died.

The URS fair is definitely one of the key attractions to witness in Ajmer.

Incredible India! Hardly can we find such a country of chromatic diversity, cultural blend and an amalgamation of religions .One who visits India experiences a unique camaraderie affability. If India is a melodious symphony, there can be no nihilism in the fact that Rajasthan is the most exotic tune in the composition.

Fairs have always been a diacritic asset of Rajasthan. The way this state flaunts is heritage with utmost humility, few really can. Pushkar fair glistens as the king of all fairs in Rajasthan as well as India. Celebrated over a span of five days commencing on Kartik Ekadashi and spliced up by Kartik Poornima, the full moon day (the 15th) of Kartik (October- November) in Hindu calendar. The fair is organized in the vicinity of the Pushkar Lake in Ajmer district of Rajasthan, from where the fair derives its name. The exhibition of the sundry, yet distinguished culture in the Pushkar fair embellishes it as one of the most famous tourist attractions. Weird yet eye catching highlights of this fair are the “Matka Phod”, “Longest moustache” and “Bridal competition”, which aloof Pushkar fair from other fairs, even if they have a trifle of semblance.
The festival is flagged off with a camel race and music, songs etc. plods in its ornate span of five days. Rajasthan proudly radiates its profuse culture with the world`s largest camel fairs in Pushkar.
A trip to Rajasthan is never complete without witnessing the recitals of Pushkar fair. For those who do, the experience is worth a remembrance. For those who haven`t, the trip is not over yet.