The annual eight-day long Pushkar fair began on Sunday with cultural performances by students and folk artists at the town in Ajmer district of Rajasthan.
The function started with chanting of Vedic mantras after which Minister of State for Sports and Education Mangilal Garasia hoisted the national flag, an official said.
Text: PTI
Image: Competitors take part in a camel race during the inauguration function of Pushkar Fair in Ajmer on Sunday, Nov 14, 2010. (Photographs copyright PTI)
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