In which month is the famous Pushkar fair of Rajasthan held?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Kartik

The Pushkar Fair, also known as the Pushkar Camel Fair, is held annually in the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November). It is one of the largest livestock fairs in India, attracting traders, tourists, and pilgrims from all over the world. The fair coincides with the Kartik Purnima festival, a significant religious occasion when thousands of devotees take a holy dip in the Pushkar Lake.

• The Pushkar Fair is held in Pushkar, Ajmer district, Rajasthan.
• It is celebrated during the Kartik month, ending on Kartik Purnima.
• The fair is famous for camel trading, cattle fairs, and cultural performances.
• Devotees visit the Brahma Temple in Pushkar, one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma.
• The event includes folk dances, music performances, and traditional competitions.
• It is an important tourist attraction and a major economic event for livestock traders.

• Poush – A winter month in the Hindu calendar (December-January), not related to the Pushkar Fair.
• Senior (Shravan) – Falls in July-August, known for the Shravan Somvar fasting.
• Baisakh – Falls in April-May, mainly associated with harvest festivals like Baisakhi.