Chunky Panday Trumps Shah Rukh, Amitabh at Centuries-Old Chitrakoot Donkey Fair
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In Chitrakoot, located on the border of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the historic Donkey Fair was held after Diwali, following a tradition dating back over 200 years. Held on the banks of the Mandakini River, traders from several states brought their donkeys and mules to this fair. Donkeys bearing film names like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Mithun were the center of attraction.
Have you ever seen a donkey fair? If not, let's take you to Chitrakoot, where a unique donkey fair is held every year after Diwali. This fair has been going on since the time of the Mughal ruler Aurangzeb. On Monday mornings at 6 a.m., a traditional one-day donkey fair is held on the banks of the Mandakini River. […]
A historic donkey fair was held in Chitrakoot after Diwali, where traders from across the country brought their donkeys. A donkey named "Chunky Pandey" was the center of attraction at the fair, selling for ₹72,000.
The annual Donkey Fair began at 6 a.m. on Monday on the banks of the Mandakini River in Chitrakoot. Traders from Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, and Rajasthan arrived with donkeys. A large number of shoppers also gathered at the fair. The price of donkeys is determined based on their breed, size, and strength. According to traders, the fair sees sales worth crores of rupees each year. Donkeys are named after film stars. Donkeys at the fair…
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