Photos: The annual Pushkar cattle fair in Pushkar, India

Posted Nov 21, 2012

The annual Pushkar fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan state, India, Sunday, Nov.18, 2012. The weeklong cattle fair, attracts a large number of tourists from different parts of the world.

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Camels and hot air balloons taking off are silhouetted against the darkening sky at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 photo, an Indian Hindu devotee holds a traditional oil lamp as she performs evening prayers near the Pushkar Lake during the annual cattle fair at Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Pushkar, located on the banks of the Pushkar Lake, is a popular Hindu pilgrimage spot that is also frequented by foreign tourists who come to the town for the annual cattle fair and camel races. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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A herd of camels are lead to the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012 photo, Hindu devotees light lamps near the Pushkar Lake during the annual cattle fair at Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. Pushkar, located on the banks of the Pushkar Lake, is a popular Hindu pilgrimage spot that is also frequented by foreign tourists who come to the town for the annual cattle fair and camel races. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder trims the hair on a camel at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, Indian camel herders gather at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders warm themselves on a fire at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder trims the hair on a camel at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders warm themselves on a fire at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, Indian tourists ride in a cart at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, a young boy from a camel herding family plays music on a traditional instrument as he tries to make money while walking at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders chat as hot air balloons take off in the background at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder smokes a cigarette at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, Indian camel herders sit around a fire at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Herders huddle with their children near two of their camels at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder shows off one of his camels to a potential customer at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian women from a herding family hold their children at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, an Indian camel herder stands amongst her herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Camel herders arrive for the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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An Indian folk artist plays a traditional instrument at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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Camels are seen early morning at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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An Indian camel herder is wrapped in a blanket as he wakes up at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012, Indian camel herders and their camels gather at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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An Indian camel herder plays with his moustache as he sits at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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A woman prepares food early morning at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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Indian camel traders arrive with their livestock for the annual Pushkar fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan state, India, Sunday, Nov.18, 2012. The weeklong cattle fair, attracts a large number of tourists from different parts of the world.(AP Photo/Deepak Sharma)
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An Indian camel herder chases a camel in his herd as he arrives to sell his camels at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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An Indian woman sits in a cart with her children after waking up at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders walk with their herd as they arrive to sell their camels at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel traders arrive with their livestock for the annual Pushkar fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan state, India, Monday, Nov. 19, 2012. The weeklong cattle fair attracts a large number of tourists from different parts of the world. (AP Photo/Deepak Sharma)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, an Indian camel herder sits next to a fire at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders walk with their herd as they arrive to sell their camels at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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Stray puppies jostle each other to suckle from their mother at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, an Indian camel herder puts a harness on a camel at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, Indian camel herders sit next to a fire at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, an Indian camel herder leads his herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, the bones of a camel are seen at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, an Indian camel herder pulls a reluctant camel at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian girls dressed in traditional attire wait to perform a dance at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian girls dressed in traditional attire wait to perform a dance at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian herders and their camels gather at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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An Indian camel herder stands with his herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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A young Indian camel herder carries feed for his camels at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders gather in the morning at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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An Indian camel herder smokes marijuana as he sits with others at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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An Indian man rides a camel as he pursues another during a camel race at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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Indian camel herders walk with their herd as they arrive to sell their camels at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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A Rajasthani woman looks through her veil after a wall painting competition at the annual cattle fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, Indian camel herders sit next to their herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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In this picture taken Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, Indian camel herders lead their herd at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)
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A group of Indian villagers look at camels before buying at the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, Rajasthan, India, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
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A camel herder arrives with his livestock for the annual Pushkar Fair in Pushkar, India, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. The annual camel and livestock fair attracts thousands of livestock dealers who bring tens of thousands of camels, horses, and cattle. (AP Photo/Deepak Sharma)