Heard about the Camel fair at Pushkar? Now read this…
During the mid October Hundreds of traders and farmers flock the annual donkey fair, believed to be theAsia’s largest, in Rajasthan.
The fair at village Looniyabaas near Sanganer, barely 20 km from Jaipur, is famous for its pedigree animals. Most of the deals are struck between traders, who sell the donkeys further to washer men, potters and construction workers to be used as load carriers. Thousands of donkeys from all over northIndiaare brought here for buying and selling. The donkey races and different sports are organized for the merriment people. This is a must visit fair for a rare sight indeed.
Besides the donkeys, recently camels and horses have also been added to the shopping list with many visitors even feeling that the horses are fast establishing a dominant position in the 500-year old fair’s donkey tradition.
Perhaps, this is another Pushkar in the making??
