Chitrakoot, Oct. 21 -- Keeping a unique tradition alive, the famous Donkey Fair began today on the banks of the Mandakini river in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh.
This fair is not only a local attraction but also holds special historical and cultural significance, with people from far-flung areas coming to witness the sale and purchase of the donkeys.
According to fair organisers this year, approximately 5,000 donkeys are expected to be bought and sold, with a likely turnover over Rs 1 crore.
Traders from various parts of the country, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Nepal and even Afghanistan are expected to participate in this fair.
Traders bid on the donkeys based on their ...