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Festivals, about 17 to 24 Nov 2026

Pushkar Fair moustache contest

Rajasthan's camel fair at Pushkar, which ends on Kartik Purnima, includes a moustache competition among its events.

The Pushkar Fair is a camel and livestock fair held each autumn at Pushkar in Rajasthan, ending on Kartik Purnima, the full moon of the month of Kartik, when pilgrims bathe in Pushkar Lake. Alongside trading, the fair has a programme of contests, and the moustache competition is one of the best known. Entrants grow and groom long moustaches, often curled, twisted or wound on the cheeks, and are judged on length and on how well the moustache is kept. Long, upturned moustaches have a long history among the men of Rajasthan. In 2026 the fair is expected to run from about 17 to 24 November; the day of the moustache contest is set in the official programme.

Guides tied to Pushkar Fair moustache contest

MoustacheLong, groomed moustaches are judged at the fairHandlebar moustacheUpturned tips like those seen in the contest

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