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The Sonepur Mela is famous for its cattle fair, held in Sonepur, in northern Bihar on the banks of the River Ganga. It is one of the biggest cattle fair in Asia. The full moon day of the month of Kartik, that is, November is regarded as one of the most favorable days for the Hindus. The Sonepur Mela has an exclusive and historical importance. Sonepur Mela is the only fair where a large number of elephants are sold.
Sunrise at The Sonepur Mela