Question

The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, or Pushkar Mela, is a colourful and

vibrant display of unique exihibitions, exciting competitions and fascinating events. Extending to

seven days, this annual camel and livestock fair, held in the town of Pushkar between the months of

October and November, draws a large number of crowds.

2) There is an elevated arena, which allows visitors to be seated in a specially designed tented

viewing gallery equipped with modern amenities. The opening ceremony is a grand event, marked by

hundreds of brightly adorned camels and horses mounted by riders clad in vibrant traditional

Rajasthani attire.

3) Of course, there is the cattle fair, which is one of the major highlights of the Pushkar Festival, and

one of the largest cattle fairs in the world. The fair witnesses the cattle owners bringing their livestock

– camels, horses, cows, goat and sheep, all dressed in colourful attire to be sold and purchased.

4) However, it must be remembered that the fair has a strong religious association too. This is also

the time when a large number of pilgrims visit the Pushkar Lake for a holy dip and to pay their

respects at the Brahma Mandir, the only one of its kind in India. The waters of this lake are also

believed to possess healing properties.

5) The Pushkar Mela has a stunning collection of delightful handicrafts. During the event, a number of

makeshift stalls are set up to sell items ranging from saddle straps, saddles and beads to strings of

cowries. One can also find a gamut of traditional silver ornaments, bead necklaces from Nagpur,

garments of patchwork, printed textiles from Ajmer, and traditional footwear.

6) You can also enjoy hot air ballooning at the Pushkar Fair. Watching the buzzing activities above

gives you an experience like no other. This thrilling activity is one of the top reasons that man people

visit the Pushkar Fair. Further, along with this unique experience, one can also indulge in a number of

adventurous activities like paramotors, quad biking and horse riding, among others.

Very Short Answer Questions (8 marks)

1. How long does the Pushkar Fair last: a week, a month or a year?

2. What advantage does the elevated arena offer tourists?

3. What are the two main reasons for which pilgrims take a dip in Pushkar lake?

4. To which god is the temple on Pushkar lake dedicated? What is unique about it?

5. List some of the handicraft items sold at the Pushkar fair.

6. Why is hot air ballooning one of the main attractions of the Pushkar Fair?

7. Find the word in Paragraph 5 which is an antonym of ‘permament’.

8. Which word in Paragraph 5 means ‘a wide range’?​

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