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Nagaur (Jan-Feb.)
A trading fair for cattle and camels in January-February.
It provides an opportunity to participate in some
of the local sports.
Nagaur Fair
Also called as the Cattle Fair, is the 2nd largest
animal fair of India. Thousands of animals are
gathered at the cattle fair for trading. Traders
come to buy and sell cows, bullocks (Nagauri breed
is renowned), oxen and camels.
Activities
Various games are organized during this four day
festival. 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 music and dance,
whose voices echo far and wide across the tranquil
desert sand.
History
It was bestowed upon Balban as his jagir in 1242.
Sher Shah captured Nagaur in 1542 A.D. Nagaur was
a sarkar of Ajmer subah during Sur empire and
later in Mughal empire. Emperor
 Akbar
built the mosque here, and there is a shrine of
the disciple of Mu'inuddin Chishti of
Ajmer.
Badal Mahal, Sheesh Mahal & Hadi Rani Mahal are
worth seeing. All three have exquisite 18th
century frescos on the ceilings. There is also
fascinating medieval air cooling system and an
ornate old hammam, or bath. |
