| Sonepur Cattle Fair | |
|---|---|
 Sonepur Cattle Fair | |
| Genre | Religious |
| Dates | November - December |
| Begins | Kartik Poornima |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Sonepur |
| Coordinates | 25°41′N 85°11′E / 25.69°N 85.18°E |
| Country | India |
| Established | During Vedic Period |
| Participants | Hindu |
| Attendance | >2,500,000-3,000,000 |
| Activity | Cultural Programs, Shopping, Regional and Indian Food, Quality Woolen and Kashmiri dresses, Adventurous Rides and many more. |
| Organised by | Bihar State Tourism Development Corporation |
| Website | https://tourism.bihar.gov.in/ |
Sonepur Cattle Fair is held on Kartik Poornima (the full moon day) over the months of November and December in Sonepur, Bihar,[1][2] on the confluence of river Ganges (Gandak).[3][4] It is also known as Harihar Kshetra Mela. To date, it is the biggest cattle fair in Asia and usually lasts from between fifteen days to one month in duration.[5] It was historically started during Vedic period. The Sonepur Cattle Fair used to attract traders from places as far away as Tamil Nadu and Delhi. In 2018, the Fair started on the 21st of November and continued until the 22nd of December.[6]
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