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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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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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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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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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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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Asia's largest animal fair takes place in Sonepur in the northern Indian state of Bihar. Sonepur mela is held in the place called Sonepur which is in Saran district of Northern Bihar. Sonepure is approximately 35 Kms from Patna.

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Cockatiel and parakeets for sale at the fair - the largest animal 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 Saran distr…

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The most important of all attractions is the one where numerous elephants and horses are beautifully decorated for sale. The Sonepur Fair is the only one where such a large number of horses are sold.

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The most important of all attractions is the one where numerous elephants and horses are beautifully decorated for sale. The Sonepur Fair is the only one where such a large number of horses are sold.

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Indian female workers of iMithila Handicraft and Handlooms company in Darbhanga district of Bihar make Mithila paintings on cattle, watch and clothes. They engrave the design with ink and fountain pen.

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Holy fire of Hawan in slow motion during the festival of Durga Puja in Darbhanga district of Bihar.

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Shared autos and e-rickshaws pass through Hajipur-Sonepur road during Sonepur Mela in Bihar. People take shared auto rickshaws and e-rickshaws to travel in Sonepur.

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Shared autos and e-rickshaws pass through Hajipur-Sonepur road during Sonepur Mela in Bihar. People take shared auto rickshaws and e-rickshaws to travel in Sonepur.

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A horse at Sonepur fair eats fodder while its owner prepares it for trading. Bihari traders put their horses on display at Sonepur Mela. Cows, sheep, horses etc. are traded at Sonepur fair.

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Goats of different breeds for sale at Sonepur Mela in Bihar while their owner feeds them. Sonepur fair dominates with a different variety of birds, poultries, cattle, the stalls of which all smeared up in the colorful attires and handicraft…