PUSHKAR FAIR PROGRAMME 2015
(as issued by Rajasthan Tourism)
Here is an at-a-glance programme for 2015, to give an idea of the Official Programme during the Fair. Events and timings can vary, so obtain the latest full programme information on arrival in Pushkar at your accommodation or from Rajasthan Tourism (RTDC) at the fair. As well as all the traditional events, the 2015 programme highlights included performances by leading artists and fusion bands.
Whatever your interests, there is plenty to see in the Fair on any day – it's one of the greatest gatherings on earth.
| ......... | TIME........... | EVENT................................................................ | VENUE |
| Thursday 19 November 2015 | |||
| 09.00 am | Pooja and flag hoisting | Mela Ground | |
| 09.00 am | Nagada drums | Mela Ground | |
| 09.30 am | Mandana competition begins | Mela Ground | |
| 09.30 am | Camel Decoration display | Mela Ground | |
| 09.35 am | Group dance display | Mela Ground | |
| 10.00 am | Vyayam Pradarshan | Mela Ground | |
| 10.30 am | Football match (Locals v. visitors) | Mela Ground | |
| 17.00 pm | Deep Daan ceremony | Sarovar (Lake) | |
| 18.30 pm | Local folk performance | Exhibition Ground | |
| 19.30 pm | Astitva – Live in concert | Mela Ground | |
| 21.45 pm | Folk dance | Mela Ground | |
| Friday 20 November 2015 | |||
| 06.30 am | Yoga | Mela Ground | |
| 10.00 am | Satolia match (Locals v. visitors) | Mela Ground | |
| 10.30 am | Langari Taang (traditional game) | Mela Ground | |
| 11.00 am | Camel Decoration (Gorband) | Mela Ground | |
| 12 noon | Camel Dance competition | Mela Ground | |
| 18.30 pm | Local folk performance | Exhibition Ground | |
| 18.30 pm | Indian bride and groom contest (for visitors) | Mela Ground | |
| 19.30 pm | To be confirmed* | Mela Ground | |
| *Prem Joshua – Live in concert | CANCELLED | ||
| Saturday 21 November 2015 | |||
| 06.30 am | Yoga | Mela Ground | |
| 10.00 am | Kabbadi match (Locals v. visitors) | Mela Ground | |
| 11.00 am | Horse Dance competition | Mela Ground | |
| 13.00 pm | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports | Mela Groun | |
| 18.30 pm | Local folk performance | Exhibition Ground | |
| 19.00 pm | Cultural programme | Mela Ground | |
| 19.30 am | Indian Ocean – Live in concert | Mela Ground | |
| 19.30 pm | Kathak Dance | Old Rangji Temple | |
| 21.30 pm | Laughter Show | Mela Ground | |
| Sunday 22 November 2015 | |||
| 06.30 am | Yoga | Mela Ground | |
| 08.30 am | Spiritual Walk | Mela Ground | |
| 13.00 pm | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports | Mela Ground | |
| 16.00 pm | Inauguration of Shilp Gram craft bazaar | Shilp Gram | |
| 16.30 pm | Inauguration Gir and Cross Breed | Exhibition Ground | |
| 17.00 pm | Inauguration of Vikas Pradarshani | Exhibition Ground | |
| 17.30 pm | Deep Daan ceremony | Sarovar | |
| 18.30 pm | Maha Aarthi | Sarovar | |
| 19.00 pm | Vedic chants | Sarovar | |
| 19.00 pm | Best of Rajasthan | Mela Ground | |
| 19.30 pm | Nagada drums | Sarovar | |
| 19.30 pm | Odishi dance | Old Rangji Temple | |
| 20.00 pm | Flute performance | Sarovar | |
| 20.00 pm | Sky lanterns | Mela Ground | |
| 21.00 pm | Performance by Shubha Mudgal | Sarovar | |
| 21.30 pm | Rajasthani folk dance | Mela Ground | |
| 22.00 pm | Fireworks display | Sarovar | |
| Monday 23 November 2015 | |||
| 06.30 am | Yoga | Mela Ground | |
| 07.00 am | Meditation and yoga | RTDC Hotel Sarovar | |
| 08.00 am | Violin performance | Kota Ghat | |
| 09.00 am | Classical vocal performance | Kota Ghat | |
| 10.00 am | Gir and Cross Breed Cattle competition | Exhibition Ground | |
| from | 11.00am | Shilp Gram craft bazaar | Shilp Gram |
| 11.00 am | Turban Tying and Tilak competition | Mela Ground | |
| from | 11.30am | Moustache competition | Mela Ground |
| 13.00 pm | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports competition | Mela Ground | |
| 16.00 pm | Heritage Walk to Brahma Temple | Gurudwara | |
| 18.00 pm | Performance by Jaisalmer boys | Sand dunes | |
| 19.00 pm | Yom and Wang Li soundscapes | Sand dunes | |
| 19.30 pm | Local cultural programme | Mela Ground | |
| 19.30 pm | Cultural programme | Old Rangji Temple | |
| 20.00 pm | Mohan Veena performance | Sand dunes | |
| 20.45 pm | Kailash Kher | Sand dunes | |
| 21.00 pm | Odishi dance | Mela Ground | |
| 21.30 pm | Kathak dance | Mela Ground | |
| Tuesday 24 November 2015 | |||
| 06.30 am | Yoga | Mela Ground | |
| 07.00 am | Meditation | RTDC Hotel Sarovar | |
| 08.00 am | Classical vocal performance | Kota Ghat | |
| 09.00 am | La Grande Chapelle music ensemble | Kota Ghat | |
| 10.00 am | Matka Race (Locals v. visitors) | Mela Ground | |
| 10.00 am | Horse and Camel breed competitions | Mela Ground | |
| 10.30 am | Musical Chair race (Locals v. visitors) | Mela Grounds | |
| 11.00 am | Heritage Walk to Brahma Temple | Gurudwara | |
| from | 11.00am | Shilp Gram craft bazaar | Shilp Gram |
| 13.00 pm | Inter Panchayat Samiti Rural Sports Final | Mela Ground | |
| 19.00 am | Midival Punditz – Live in concert | Mela Ground | |
| 19.30 pm | Cultural programme | Old Rangji Temple | |
| 21.00 pm | Cultural programme | Mela Ground | |
| Wednesday 25 November 2015 Closing Ceremony, Kartik Purnima |
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| from | 09.00 am | Closing ceremony and prize distribution | Stadium |
| onwards | with cultural programme, folk artists, | ||
| Camel Parade, Horses, Cattle Show, | |||
| Races, Tug of War and more | |||
| 05.45 pm | Maha Aarthi | Sarovar | |
| 20.00 pm | Fireworks display | Sarovar | |