Tejaji Fair, Pushkar

Tejaji Fair, Pushkar

There is no "Tejaji Fair, Pushkar"; the Tejaji Fair is held in other locations in Rajasthan, such as Parbatsar, while the famous Pushkar Fair is primarily a large camel and livestock fair held in the sacred town of Pushkar. The Tejaji Fair honors the folk deity Veer Tejaji and is celebrated at the time of Teja Dashami, whereas the Pushkar Fair is held annually in October or November.  
 

Tejaji Fair

Location: The Tejaji Fair is held in villages such as Parbatsar, and the fairgrounds can be found in various locations within the Nagaur district. 

Occasion: It takes place in honor of Veer Tejaji, a folk deity of Rajasthan, on the tenth day of Bhadrapad Shukla Paksha, also known as Teja Dashami. 

Focus: Devotees attend to seek blessings for protection against snake bites. 

Importance

It is believed that Tejaji Maharaj provides relief from snakebite. 

Therefore, devotees especially offer milk to the serpent god and make a wish.

This fair is not only a symbol of religious faith, but is also a center of folk culture and interaction of the rural society.

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