sonepur cattle fair biggest cattle fair in Asia?

Sonepur cattle fair is held on Kartik Purnima over November and December in sonepur Bihar. On the confluence of River Gangas. It is also known as Harihar kshetra Mela and it attracts visitors from all over Asia. To date, it is the biggest cattle fair in Asia and usually lasts from between fifteen days to one month in duration.                                                                                                                ACTIVITY -                                                        1) cultural programs.                                       2) shopping.                                                     3) Regional and Indian food.                          4) Kashmiri dress.                                            5) Adventurous Rides.                                                                                                                THE FAIR TRADE.                                              

   Many farm animals can be bought at the Sonpur mela from all breeds of dogs, buffaloes, donkeys, ponies, Persian horses, rabbits, goats, and even the occasional camel. Many varieties of birds and poultry are also available. The area that attracts all, however, is the Haathi Bazaar where elephants are lined up for sale. A major attraction is the sight of numerous elephants, beautifully decorated for sale.  The Sonpur Fair is the only place where such a large number of elephants are traded — although they cannot legally be sold. Numerous stalls are also set up at the grounds of the Sonpur Cattle Fair. Trade-in elephants have been prohibited at Sonpur Mela since 2004 owing to strict enforcement of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and further denial of transfer of ownership certificate to the elephant owners. 

One will find a wide variety of goods in these stalls, ranging from garments to weapons and furniture, toys, utensils and agricultural implements, jewelry, and handicrafts. 

In 2001, the number of elephants brought to Sonpur Mela was 92, 354 elephants in 2004, while in 2016, 13 elephants made it to the fair, only for display, not for sale. In 2017, there were 3 tuskers at the fair.