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Sonepur Mela
Sonepur Mela is a major annual fair held at Sonepur in Bihar, near the confluence of the Ganga and Gandak rivers. Traditionally associated with livestock trading, the fair also brings together handicrafts, food stalls, exhibitions and cultural performances. It begins around Kartik Purnima, when pilgrims gather for ritual bathing and worship at the nearby Harihar Nath Temple. Sonepur Mela usually extends over several weeks and attracts la...




