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Sonepur Mela / Kshetra Mela is one of the biggest cattle fairs in Asia which held in Bihar. This long fair conducts annually on Kartik Poornima (November) at the confluence of Ganga, Gandak and Mahi rivers whose origin from ancient history.   The Sonepur fair is the major attraction for foreign tourists from all over Asia which features around 5,000 stalls. On this special occasion, elephants are beautifully decorated which is the major sight of the fair. This great fest discovering different breeds of dogs, buffaloes, donkeys, ponies, Persian horses, rabbits, goats etc. and sold at this fair. A large number of elephants are sold at this fest. The event will live from fifteen days to one month. During ancient times, Chandragupta Maurya buys elephants and horses for his army on this special occasion. You can purchase a wide variety of things from stalls featuring garments to weapons and furniture, toys, utensils and agricultural implements, jewellery and handicrafts. Performers l