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Fairs
in Rajasthan bring with them the true essence of
Rajasthan and the Thar. The focal point at the time of
Kartik Purnima in the state is Pushkar Camel
Fair, the largest animal fair in the world. It is an event in which
thousands of people bring camels, horses and bullocks for sale. Camel
races and other sports are also organised. Urs Fair also got a
significance of its own for the town of Ajmer,
where the Dargah of great 'Sufi' saint Sheikh Moinnuddin Chisti is
situated. Each year, devotees of all sects and faiths come here to seek
the saint's blessings for fulfillment of their wishes. Other fairs such as
Nagaur Fair in Nagaur, Camel Festival in
Jodhpur, Baneshwar Fair in
Dungarpur and Banganga Fair near Bairath also
flock up large number of enthusiasts every year.