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India is a country where religion holds a significant stead. And with it, come many religious ceremonies and festivals. So, you can never run short of religious events that occur all throughout the year in India. Have you heard of the Kumbh Mela, a spiritual occasion that draws visitors from all over the place? Like Kumbh Mela, you will come across many such fairs like for instance the Kailash Fair Agra, Bateshwar Fair, Agra and of course the Taj Mahotsav, Agra. All of the above mentioned fairs are celebrated in the majestic city of Agra. This blessed land is full of some of the most well-known festivals in India. Thousands come and participate in these events making it a grand success. Bateshwar Fair, Agra is a pivotal event to all Hindus. Here, millions of Hindus gather together to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva by way of bathing in the holy river, Yamuna. Only at a distance of 70 km. from Agra, Bateshwar lies on the banks of Yamuna. This place is a key spiritual and cultural hub. It may sound unbelievable but the crux of the matter is that Bateshwar has 108 temples each one of them devoted to the respective Hindu gods and goddesses. Bateshwar Fair, Agra got its name after the presiding deity of the area, Bateshwar Mahadeo. Bateshwar Fair, Agra starts from Shashthi of Kartik month and stretches to Panchami of Agrahayan month, which precisely falls in the months of October & November. You will also find a Livestock Fair that carries out serious business. It has all the ingredients of an arrant market place. Bateshwar Fair Agra is a fair worth a visit whatsoever. People irrespective of their caste and creed can be a part of this auspicious fair. And above all, like most other Indian fairs or festivals this fair just showcases the full-bodied Indian culture.
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