Camels dressed up as “brides” at Nagaur cattle fair in India
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The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair, the second biggest fair in India, is held every year for eight days during January and February. It is popularly known as the Cattle fair of Nagaur as it is mainly about the trading of animals. /VCG Photo

The Jodhpur Nagaur Fair, the second biggest fair in India, is held every year for eight days during January and February. It is popularly known as the Cattle fair of Nagaur as it is mainly about the trading of animals. /VCG Photo

About 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year. The animals are decorated by their owners with colorful turbans and long moustaches. The camels are dressed up as “Indian brides.” /VCG Photo

About 70,000 bullocks, camels and horses are traded every year. The animals are decorated by their owners with colorful turbans and long moustaches. The camels are dressed up as “Indian brides.” /VCG Photo

There are lots of animal sports at the fair. The activities include tug-of war, camel races, bullock races and cock fights. /VCG Photo

There are lots of animal sports at the fair. The activities include tug-of war, camel races, bullock races and cock fights. /VCG Photo

Nagaur fair is also famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers and folk music. /VCG Photo

Nagaur fair is also famous for its jugglers, puppeteers, storytellers and folk music. /VCG Photo