Nagaur Fair

--> The Nagaur Fair is the second biggest fair in India. Held every year between the months of January and February, it is popularly known as the Cattle Fair of Nagaur as this is where owners gather to trade animals. Bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year at this fair. The animals are lavishly decorated and even their owners dress up with colorful turbans and long moustaches. Besides cattle, sheep, horses and even spices are traded. Other attractions include the Mirchi Bazaar, sale of wooden items, iron-crafts and camel leather accessories. Several sports are also held during the fair. These include tug-of-war, camel dance and Horse dance. Nagaur local art of kuchamani khyal is major attraction of cultural evenings. Nagaur fair is also famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers, etc.