These 20 Photos From Rajasthan’s Vibrant Pushkar Mela Are Picture Perfect In Every Sense

Deemed as the land of colourful diversity, Indian soil is a canvas for any photographer who wants to document the beauty of our country. Indian festivals are goldmines of perfect shots and there’s one happening right now in Rajasthan’s Pushkar.

One of the largest international fair, a multi-day livestock and cultural festival, is a buzzing spot this time of the year. The pictures are sight for sore eyes and we’ve got some for you. Have a dekko!

1. This year it began on October 28 and will end on November 4.

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2. Not only national tourists, but it’s a hub for international tourists too.

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After years of procrastination I’ve finally made it to the pushkar mela and boy I cannot wait to share all the fun I’m having..For starters, this was one of the prettiest desert sunsets I’ve ever seen.. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• If you can take a few days off don’t miss the fair it’s on till the 4th of November.. 📸 by the magician @musafir_dil_harshi #TSPxMDH #pushkar

A post shared by The Sassy Pilgrim ✈️ Shraddha (@thesassypilgrim) on Oct 29, 2017 at 6:03am PDT

3. In each lane, you’d find something that’s worth capturing.

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Pushkar Fair- Where everyday, you happen to see something extraordinary! . . . #extraordinary #dramatic #pushkarfair #pushkarfair2017 #rajasthan_igers #Rajasthan #indiaphotosociety #india_igers #india #indiaclicks #india_gram #streetsofindia #streetphotography #streets #hoi #Pushkar #Culture #Travel #photography_india #photooftheday #moments

A post shared by Divyaa Sharma (@musafir_moments) on Oct 30, 2017 at 4:47am PDT

4. The shot is simply something you can’t get enough of.

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DAWN ! . . All Rights Reserved to |2017| ©Harshit Kishnani (@the_shuttersect). For better quality of this picture contact on : [email protected] . . #harshitkishnani #nikon #_soi #StoriesOfIndia #lonelyplanetindia #natgeotravel #bbchindi #natgeotravellerindia #vscoindia #igglobalclub #inspiroindia #_OYE #framesofindia #desitravellerclub #_woi #_PJI  #photographers_of_india #everydayindia #Creativeimagemagazine #Desi_Diaries #_hoi #dslrofficial #streetphotographyindia #inspiroindia #indian #iiframes #MaiBhiSadakChap #indiaphotoproject #blackandwhite #insta_pushkar #pushkarfair2017

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5. Love the caption. The sentiments resonate in the vast expanse.

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. Kesariya Balam Padharo Mhare Desh. . #pushkarfair2017#Pushkar2017 . Image dimension – 1200×800 . Zoom it for Perfect Resolution. . #travel #streetphotographer #pushkar #rajasthan #tourism #pushkarfair2017 #travelphotographer #street @dslrofficial @photographers.of.india @photographers_of_india @magnumphotos @phototag_it #poi @natgeo #streetphotography #picoftheday #friday #dslrofficial #people_infinity #people #devotee #NikonD750 #Amitclick #Amitnimade #amitnimadephotography #Awardwinningphotographer

A post shared by Amit Nimade (@amitnimade) on Oct 29, 2017 at 11:58pm PDT

6. The beauty of the desert.

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Welcome to Pushkar! See it through our eyes ❤ . . . . . #Pushkar #Pushkarmela #Pushkarfair #Rajasthan #incredibleindia #india #ferriswheel #Hotairballoon #Rajasthantourism #igersjaipur #camel #travelrealindia #pushkar2017 #pushkarmela2017 #pushkarfair2017 #camelfair

A post shared by Sunny Gala | India 🇮🇳 (@worthashott) on Oct 28, 2017 at 12:31am PDT

7. What are you buying?

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Making a Living #cameraafair #awaraladki #traveltherapy #traveldiary #traveltodaytv #pushkarlake #pushkarfair2017 #pushkarfair #natgeomyshot #natgeoyourshot #photooftheday #photoblogger #natgeotravel #rajasthantourism #rajasthandiaries #incrediblerajasthan #incredible_shot #incredibleindia #streetsofindia #soi #ig_india #igramming_india #igp #igerspushkar #ig_pushkar #rajasthantourism #rajasthandiaries

A post shared by Akanksha Chouhan (@mad.nomad_awara.ladki) on Oct 30, 2017 at 11:19pm PDT

8. Hot Air ride anyone?

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What an amazing evening❤️🤘. . . #pushkardiaries #hotairballoon #concert #fair . . . . . . #pushkar #indianoceanmusic #pushkarfair2017 #beautifulscene #beauty #wow #fair #photographers #traveldiaries #expolre #wanderlust #indiatravel#photographyclubinc #streetphotographyindia #streetphotography #storiesofindia #dslrofficial #tkp #indiaclicks #mypixeldiary #indiafeatureindiashutterbugs #photographersofindia #indiapictures #photographyclubofindia #indiaview

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9. Watch this to get into the mood.

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#shilpgram #Inauguration #pushkar2017 #pushkarfair2017 #travel #tickets #rajasthan #tour #bringmemories back for loved ones. #day1 #evening has just begun. #handicrafts #handmade #rajasthani #handloom #paintings #articraftstore @efactorentertainment

A post shared by Pushkar Mela (@melapushkar) on Oct 28, 2017 at 5:04am PDT

10. The ceremony was ?

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And It has started with the #nagada #vaadan #nathulal सोलंकी #pushkarfair2017 #pushkar2017 #pushkarfair #pushkarmela #rajasthanfolk #rajasthanblogger #rajasthan @colours_of_rajasthan

A post shared by Pushkar Mela (@melapushkar) on Oct 27, 2017 at 9:40pm PDT

11. One would spot behroopiyas in every lane.

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#pushkar #pushkarlake #pushkarfair2017 #shiva #instapushkar #rajasthan #instarajasthan #pushkarcamelfair2017 #_soi #streetsofindia #_poi #rajasthandiaries #incredibleindia

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12. The Maha aarti is the most awaited event of the year.

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Imagine yourself at the Maha Aarti on the ghats of Pushkar in the early morning sunlight. 500 Temple's and as many as 52 'ghats' are called you. Experience the charm — Pushkar Fair, head to this one. . . PC: The legitimate owner. #pushkarfair2017 #holycity #pushkarghat #pushkarlake #camelfair #cattlefair #livestockfair #thardesert #camelherds #streetphotography #heritage #culture #grandeur #festivity #extravagant #tradition #indiandiaries #wanderlust #photoblog #traveller #photography #wanderlust #incredibleindia #travel #pushkar #rajasthan #india #ttd #moretomycity #storiesbythingstodo #thingstodoinindia

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13. When in Pushkar, street-shopping is a delightful experience.

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The markets at Pushkar have things not only for you but also everything you can imagine for your camels aswell 😃 #pushkar #pushkarmela #pushkarfair2017 #MoustacheHostel #MoustachePushkar #experienceofalifetime #pushkarpukaare @rajasthantourism

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14. It’s a paradise at night.

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Pushkar camel Fair 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . #pushkar #pushkarlake #pushkarfair #pushkarmela #pushkarfair2017 #pushkarscenes #pushkar_fair_2017 #ajmer#rajasthan #instagood #mobilephotography #like4like #landscape #royal #colourful #pushkarinstagram #photographers_of_india #india #rajasthan #likeforfollow#eveningtime #lakeview #pushkarlake #varahghat #deepdaan #light#chiizdotcom #chiiz#wethe_photographers #knottydays @namonamahpushkar @pushkar.online

A post shared by Manish Dayma (@mann.dayma) on Oct 29, 2017 at 11:27am PDT

15. The way things light are ?

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Pushkar_aarti . . . . . . #pushkar #pushkarfair #pushkarlake #pushkar2017 #pushkarraj #ajmer #rajasthan #india #photographers_of_india #indianphotography #photography #mobilephotography #lake #lakeview #mahaarti #worship #sprituality #insta #instagood #instagram #like4like #likeforlike #likeforfollow #like4follow #pushkarfair2017 #light #candles #deepak #wethe_photographers #knottydays @namonamahpushkar @pushkar.online

A post shared by Manish Dayma (@mann.dayma) on Oct 28, 2017 at 10:00pm PDT

16. Known for art collection, Pushkar has beauty in each nook and cranny.

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Entrance to an art shop in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. #pushkarfair2017 #colourful #india #indiatravel #rajasthan #rajasthantourism #pushkarmela #pushkar #pushkarfair #travel #travelgram #indiatravelgram #incredibleindia #trip #tripotocommunity #tripoto

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17. May I have one? Ah! #SamosaCraving

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#pushkarfair2017 #melapushkar #pushkar #streetstyle #streetofindia #streetfood #foodtravel #street #india #CNTGiveItAShot #NGTIndia #_coi #street #INDIA_CLICKS #streetofindia #rangeelorajasthan #photographers_of_india #indianphotography #indiatravelgram #igersofindia #streetphotographyindia #_soi #instapic #instagramhub #mobileclicks #mobilephotography #asus #rajasthan #fair #camel

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18. Bum bum bole!

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भोले के दीवाने #pushkarmela #pushkarmela2017 #pushkarfair ,#pushkarfair2017 follow @pushkarblog

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19. Sights and happenings.

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Its time for the most iconic festival of India – PUSHKAR CAMEL FESTIVAL !! Attracting traders, farmers, artists, travellers from all around the world. This is a gathering of colours, joy, celebration and most importantly lots and lots of camels. Over a century old, this tradition of Rajasthan is held over a period of fourteen days, depicting true Rajasthani vibes. #gadventures #gnation #gforce #pushkar #pushkarmela #rajasthan #camel #art #india

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20. Things look better in black and white, don’t they?

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#india #incredibleindia #indiantravelsquad #indianphotography #streetphotographyindia #traveler #everydayindia #glimpses_of_india #streetphotographyindia #pushkarcamelfair #creativeimagemagazine #monochrome

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The fair will end on November 4, on the day of Kartik Poornima, and the Maha aarti will be a gorgeous sight.