Savor The Spirit Of India Through The Pushkar Festivals
Any kind of festival bring with it an aura of celebration, infusing happiness and excitement among everyone who is touched by the spirit of festivals. India, is one such country which is known for its hospitality and for its unity in diversity. People of various religions, cultures and backgrounds, coexist harmoniously in almost every part of this vast country. It is therefore, only natural that there will many different festivals celebrated in every state of India, each having its own distinct flavor and color. Rajasthan, the land of kings, is one of the largest states in India and is the homeland of the warrior princes of India. In Rajasthan, lies the small town of Pushkar with a population that is maybe a little above 11,000. However, the Pushkar festivals held in this is an occasion that would dispel any misconceptions that you may be having about this place being sleepy!
Pushkar is one of the holy pilgrimage destinations for any devout Hindu but that does not imply that a non-Hindu would feel out of place in this town. The warmth of the people is all embracing and none will feel like an outsider once you have stepped into the town's embrace. Traditionally the Pushkar festivals are held in winters, however, the date of the festivals is not fixed. Most Hindu festivals are based on the Hindu calendar and the Pushkar festivals are no different. According to the Hindu almanac, the festivals are usually held in the month of November.
The arrival of November is synchronous with the arrival of the cattle and camels, which are the highlight of any Pushkar festivals. Soon this small town brims over with the inflow of not just the participants in the fair and festival of Pushkar but also with tourists flocking in to this town from not just all over the country but even from across the globe. It is easy to lose your mind, body and spirit completely to the infectious enthusiasm that the festivals invoke. Standing shoulder to shoulder with the sadhus (holy men), musicians, magicians, devotees, traders and even tricksters, you are bound to be completely caught up in the rustic spirit of India. Perhaps there is no other way to discover true, ethnic India, than to lose yourself completely in the celebrations and the festivals of Pushkar invite you to do just that.
If you are looking forward to the unique experience of getting a first hand feel of real India through the Pushkar festivals, then you better start make your plans much in advance. Starting from the travel tickets to the hotel destination and a planned itinerary for your entire stay forms a crucial part of having a smooth trip with no unnecessary hiccups. Once you have a well planned itinerary and all the reservations in place, you can indeed look forward to enjoying the sight, sound, smell, feel and taste of rustic India at its best when you participate in the colorful and charismatic festivals of Pushkar.
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