Bateshwar Cattle Fair | 03 Nov 2021

Why in News

  • From November 2, 2021, the cattle fair started in India's religious and historical place 'Bateshwar' located on the banks of river Yamuna in Agra district.

Key Points

  • It is an important spiritual and cultural center of India, known for its 101 Shiva temples located on the banks of Yamuna and Shauripur.
  • A big cattle fair is organized here every year in the month of Kartik.
  • This fair is completed in three phases. In the first phase - camels, horses and donkeys are sold, in the second phase - cows etc. other animals and in the last phase - cultural colorful programs are held.