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Bateshwar Fair, Agra

Bateshwar lies on the banks of the Yamuna river around 70kms from Agra. During the October and November there is a large fair which happens between Shashtki of Kartik month to Panchami of Agrahayan month. Because Bateshwar is an important cutural and spiritual centre, devotees come to the town en-mass to worship Lord Shiva and also take holiday dips in the Yamuna River. The usual market atmosphere is around and some serious buying and selling of livestock also takes place.

Climate

The best time to visit Agra is winter when the temperatures range from a low of 4.2C to 31.7C. The summer months can get very hot and up to 45C. I was there in the first half of April and it was getting pretty hot there during the middle of the day but still comfortable. Agra lies 169 metres above sea level.

Rambarat

Rambarat is the marriage procession held in Agra during Ramlila (or Ramleela) every year. The 10 day event celebrates the marriage Sri Ram. The town is richly decorated and a procession of Jhankis and Swaroops of Ram-Lakshaman passes through various parts of the town mounted on elephants with a new location being chosen each year

Kailash Fair

During August and September you will find the Kailash Fair which is celebrated for Lord Shiva who is believed to appeared in this area in the form of a stone lingam. Kailash is about 12 kms from Agra.

Festival of Agra

Shilpgram holds the Taj Mahotsav festival every year in February. There is entertainment in the form of classical dancing and folk music, arts and crafts, camel and elephant rides as well plenty of good food with a food festival being incorporated. The event last for 10 days. Shilpgram is about 1 km from the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal