These remarkable pictures show a selection of elaborately adorned animals taking part in the prettiest camel competition.<\/p>\n
The camels can be seen dressed in coat-like decorations made entirely from brightly coloured pom-poms and other woven materials. The animals even have necklaces and headdresses – decorated with delicate jewels and beads.<\/p>\n
The competition was held at the Pushkar Fair, in the Thar desert, India this week.<\/p>\n
The gathering – during which in the region of 20,000 camels are bought and sold – attracts thousands of tourists from around the world.<\/p>\n
The camel beauty pageant, which has been held for decades, is taken very seriously. In fact, one competitor was furious after his pride and joy failed to win top prize.<\/p>\n
The Pushkar Fair, otherwise known as Pushkar ka Mela, is held every year. It is a five-day camel and livestock fair and is believed to be one of the world’s largest.<\/p>\n
The prettiest camel award is not the only competition the fair hosts – attendees may also compete for the title of ‘longest moustache’ or ‘prettiest bride’.<\/p>\n
The Thar Desert, sometimes referred to as the Great Indian Desert, is in the northwestern area of India and forms a natural boundary running along the border between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n
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