The iconic Pushkar Camel Fair 2025 is set to take place from October 30 in Rajasthan.
Camel herders from across the region have begun arriving in Pushkar and Ajmer with their magnificent camels, while cultural performances with foreign tourists add vibrant energy to the preparations.
This annual tradition showcases the rich cultural heritage of rural Rajasthan through camel trading, folk performances, and desert festivities.
IMAGE: A herder with his camels on the way to participate in the annual Pushkar Camel Fair. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Artists dance with foreign tourists ahead of the annual Pushkar Camel Fair. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: Camel herders with their camels arrive to attend the Pushkar Camel Fair 2025. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A silhouette of a camel and its handler in the desert ahead of the Pushkar Camel Fair. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A camel herder takes a sip of water to hydrate under the sun ahead of the Pushkar Camel Fair. Photograph: ANI Photo
IMAGE: A herder guides his camels ahead of the Pushkar Camel Fair. Photograph: ANI Photo
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