Sunday, November 2, 2014

History of Pushkar Fair - Largest Cattle Fair of World

Caparisoned camels, folk music and dance, colorful cattle and a touch of Rajasthan culture that's a glimpse of world’s largest cattle fair at Rajasthan, Pushkar fair.

Camel Racing at Pushkar Fair - Rajasthan
If you have ever visited in it, you must be knowing what I am referring to. And if never visited, believe me you are missing one of most enjoyable fair which make you feel close to culture at most sacred pilgrim destination of Rajasthan. The fair is celebrated for five days starting from Karthika Ekadashi to Karthika Poornima (the day of ritual oblation). Karthika Poornima is the main day of Pushkar Fair. The fair is certainly the world’s biggest camel fair. Hundreds of shops sell camels, horses, bulls, cows and other cattle. The fair is a perfect instance of the cohabitation of the religious faith and commercial interest of the human society.

Legend Behind Pushkar Fair


Lord Brahma was flying over the Rajasthan desert on his swan, when some petals fell from his hand and drifted down. Miraculously, blue lakes sprang up where the flowers had touched the soft sands. Just then, Lord Brahma realized that this was the auspicious moment to perform a fire sacrifice or yagna. His wife Savitri was not with him at that time and the yagna would be incomplete without her.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Maharana Pratap Hero Of Haldighati

Maharana Pratap (also known as Rana Pratap) was a ruler of Mewar, a state in north-western India. He belonged to the Sisodia clan of Suryavanshi Rajputs..

Rana Pratap was born at Kumbhalgarh on Sunday the May 9, 1540 to Maharana Udai Singh II and Maharani Javanta Bai Songara (Chauhan).some historians believe it to be Juni Kacheri near Pali District.Pratap was eldest of 25 brothers and 20 sisters.

Maharana Pratap got married to Ajabade(daughter of Rao Ram Rakh Panwar), at the age of 17 and were soon blessed by a son named Amar Singh.Rana Pratap had 17 sons and five daughters.

Maharana Udai Singh II died at the early age of 42, leaving behind twenty-five sons. Setting aside the established laws of Primogenitor, he proclaimed his favorite son Jagmal; his successor,but his senior nobles wanted Pratap, the eldest son, to be their king.

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

Resuming Journey with a Good Note: Happy New Year

With each New Year we move ahead leaving past behind. All good and sour moments remain in yesterday and we move to make new moments of happiness. With a hope of better tomorrow, more happiness and success I wish you a very Happy New Year !!

As the new time begins lets join hand again for more exciting journey, places and royal experience with me back on 'Royal Registan'. Last break was a bit longer : ) but lets together resume our journey of princely Rajasthan.

There are many surprises and giveaways waiting ahead for you on this journey this year.


Photo credit: AP Photo/Kevin Frayer