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Rajasthan is well known for its majestic forts, magnificent palaces and colourful culture. The land of the maharajas is also famous for well-laid gardens and ancient temples. It is not only famous for its rich culture but also for a fair which is held every year in the Hindu month of Kartik at Pushkar. This is the Pushkar mela. The Pushkar Fair takes place every year ten days after Diwali - the Hindu festival of lights. The five to ten day long fair is celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima and here people come to trade cattle including camels, horses, cows, goats, sheep etc. Once the trading of the animals is over, they are decked up with beautiful clothes and dazzling ornaments for public display. Every year the fair is celebrated with great zeal by the people of Rajasth
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