US, Nov. 12 -- Rajasthan's annual Pushkar Camel Fair is set to return from November 17 to November 24, 2026, bringing a blend of pastoral trade, rural sports, and temple rituals to the edges of the Thar Desert.

While the formal festivities organized by the state tourism department span eight days, the gathering begins unofficially on November 10, when herders and horse breeders begin pitching camp across the dunes

As per media reports, the fair will feature Maha Aarti at 52 ghats, cultural programs, and traditional sports competitions involving residents and foreign tourists. These will include kabaddi, Langdi Tang, Sitoliya, and Gilli-Danda.

The fair will open at 10 am with an inaugural puja, flag hoisting, and nagada drum performanc...