From the archive record
This footage captures a calm and intimate moment from the Pushkar Camel Fair 2025, one of the world’s most renowned gatherings for the trading and showcasing of domestic animals. In this scene, a small group of camels sits together on the sandy ground, gently decorated and prepared for display as potential buyers walk through the fairgrounds. Their mild adornments reflect the traditional style of presentation used by camel traders in Rajasthan, where simplicity highlights the animal’s natural build and health. The footage also shows a camel caretaker applying a medicinal paste into the mouth of one of the camels—a common practice meant to support digestion and overall well-being. The paste appears to be made from crushed camel bush along with its roots and fresh green leaves, mixed into a