Next: about 15 to 24 Nov 2026
Pushkar Camel Fair
A Rajasthan desert fair of camels, horses, folk music and a holy dip in the lake on the full moon of Kartik.
When is Pushkar Camel Fair in 2026?
Pushkar Camel Fair 2026 runs from 15 to 24 November 2026. The date follows the moon or a local calendar, so it can move by a day. Other years: 2027, 5 to 14 November 2027; 2028, 24 October to 2 November 2028.
About Pushkar Camel Fair
Each autumn the town of Pushkar, which has a rare temple to Brahma, hosts one of the largest livestock fairs in India. Herders arrive with thousands of camels, horses and cattle, which are decorated, shown, judged and traded. Alongside it, a fair of folk entertainment is held with turban-tying contests, moustache contests, camel races, music and puppetry. The final days coincide with Kartik Purnima, when pilgrims bathe in the sacred Pushkar lake at dawn and set floating lamps on the water in the evening. The dates vary a little with the lunar calendar and the district's schedule. Visitors are asked to respect the pilgrims, who regard the lake as holy.
Pushkar Camel Fair dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Pushkar Camel Fair date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 to 24 November 2026 |
| 2027 | 5 to 14 November 2027 |
| 2028 | 24 October to 2 November 2028 |
This date follows the moon or a local calendar and can move by a day, so check with a local source nearer the time.
What is eaten
- dal baati churma
- ghevar
- mirchi vada
Also part of it, and being written: Pushkar (The pilgrimage town on the lake.), Brahma Temple, Pushkar (One of very few temples to Brahma.), Kalbelia (The folk dance of Rajasthan performed at the fair.).
Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Pushkar Camel Fair" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.