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Sonepur mela is held on kartik poornima in the month of november in sonepur,35 kms from patna,capital of Bihar at the Ganga and Gandak junction. It is of the large cattle fair held in the world.

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Fast motion of Sonepur Road. Sonepur is situated in Bihar, where every year sonepur mela is held. It is one of the largest cattle fair in the world. Nearly all animals are brought here for sale.

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Farmers are taught how they can increase the productivity of their crops. Sonepur is Asia's largest mela where different kinds of animals are brought for sale.

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Sonepur Mela in Bihar, Patna. The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

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In this video the boy is sharpening knife. This clip is taken at sonepur mela. The Sonepur Mela /Cattle Fair or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran distr…

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Goats are also on sale in Sonepur Mela. The Sonepur Cattle Fair or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

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Colourful Bangles in Sonepur Mela. Sonepur Mela is Asia's largest cattle fair in India. The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Sara…

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Night view of sonepur mela. This clip shows sweets (jalebi) shop at sonepur Mela. Sweets maker is making indian funnel cake called jalebi. There are varieties of shops at Sonepur mela.

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Sonepur Mela in Bihar, Patna. The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

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This shot is taken at Sonepur mela, Bihar. Clip shows the different shops at sonepur mela and the attractive food items in restaurant.

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Man selling Roller Kulfi at a stall in the annual Sonepur Mela of Bihar. One can find a wide variety of goods in these stalls, ranging from garments, to weapons and furniture, toys, utensils and agricultural implements, jewellery and handic…

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Sonepur Mela in Bihar, Patna. The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

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To remain discrete, traders hide their hands and figures exchange under a cloth, sharing number through handshakes and counting each others' fingers! A most unique form of trade...

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Dancer in Sonepur Mela, Bihar. Children enjoying their ride at the mela. The sonepur fair is the largest mela in Asia.

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This clip is taken at Sonepur mela, Bihar. School boys touch the face of a masked woman clown. A little girl waves at the camera. A man carried patties of cow dung for sale.

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Almost every type of pet or animal is sold and bought at Sonepur, Asia's largest cattle fair. The most important of attractions is the sale of buffalos, elephants and horses, all beautifully decorated for sale.

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Cows in Sonepur Mela. This mela is the biggest cattle fair in India. The Sonepur Fair is the only one where such a large number of birds are sold. A wide variety of animals and dogs are also brought to the fair for sale.

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This Clip is taken at Sonepur mela, Bihar. Evening view of the Sonepur, Bihar. The Sonepur Cattle Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in t…

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The Sonepur Cattle Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar. Many people gather here for this mela.

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The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

festival · bazaar

The Sonepur Cattle Fair/Mela or Harihar Kshetra Mela is held on the full moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month of Karthik in Sonepur, in the Saran district in the northern part of Bihar.

festival · wildlife

See guineafowl, rabbits, budgerigars, parakeets fighting in cage, a raptor with its eyes tied together with string, or stitched together.