Experiences labelled with 'thar desert festival'
On the edge of the Thar Desert lies the holy little lakeside town of Pushkar, small enough to explore in one day, yet full of travelers who have changed their plans to stay indefinitely. The entire town is dedicated to the worship of Brahma, creator of all things, so it's only fitting that so much inspired creativity should take place here every year for the three day Pushkar Camel Fair held in late October/early November. What started as a venue for buying, selling and trading camels has become a spectacle of music, dance and artistry. The sheer number of camels themselves cause sensory overload, and are living canvasses for colorful textiles, embroidery, and jewelry. At first the camels' blank, oddly contented stares seem humorous in ...
