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Pushkar Fair - The Shepherd
  • Manage No PI00004616
    Country India
    Year 2016-12-07
    ICH Domain Social practices, rituals, festive events, Knowledge and practices about nature and the universe
Description Once in a year, camel from all over Rajasthan, India gathered in a place call Pushkar to be sold. This event famously known as Pushkar Fair (Pushkar Camel Fair) For photographer / travellers it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness one of the last great traditional fair. Deemed one of the world's largest camel and livestock fair. Apart from the buying and selling of livestock, it has become an important tourist attraction. 1. The Arrival: Camel from all Rajasthan, India gathered here at Pushkar to be sold. 2. The Shepherd: Without their assistant, it very difficult to control the herd while avoiding the camels entering the wrong herd which could result a heavy loss for the camel merchant. 3. The Negotiator: Camel traders and the buyers haggling for a good price. 4. Sharing is Caring: The limited water resources forced human and camels to share the precious gift of nature 5. Heading Home: Camel traders and their herd of camels headed to their camp to rest before starting all over again the next day.
Photographer Khairel Anuar Che Ani
Place Pushkar, Rajastan, India File Size 1.20MB
Definition 1812 x 1208 File Format JPG
Copyright Khairel Anuar Che Ani, ICHCAP Copyright

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