Ajmer: The majestic sand dunes of Pushkar have once again come alive with the vibrant sights and sounds of the annual cattle fair, a spectacle that draws thousands of visitors from across the globe.

At the iconic Pushkar Fair of Rajasthan, where buffaloes and horses are valued at over a crore of rupees, the "ship of the desert," the camel, is struggling to stay afloat in a shrinking market. Even ...