Pushkar Fair begins in Rajasthan - India

Pushkar Fair that began this Sunday where more than 30,000 foreign and three lakh domestic tourists are expected to visit.

The colourful fair has gained international attention as being one of the largest cattle fairs of the country where camels, horses and other livestock are sold.

The colourful fair has gained international attention as being one of the largest cattle fairs of the country where camels, horses and other livestock are sold.Pushkar is a town in the state of Rajasthan in India. Pushkar means born due to a flower.

In Hindu mythology it is said that the gods released a swan with a lotus in its beak and let it fall on earth where Brahma would perform a grand yagna. The place where the lotus fell was called Pushkar. It is situated 14 Km from Ajmer and is one of the five sacred dhams (pilgrimage sites for devout Hindus.) It is often called "Tirth Raj" - the king of pilgrimage sites - and has in recent years become a popular destination for foreign tourists.