PRADHAN BABU WORTH Rs. 1 CRORE IN SONEPUR FAIR

PRADHAN BABU WORTH Rs. 1 CRORE IN SONEPUR FAIR

28-NOV-ENG 11

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

PATNA--------------------------The Asia-famous Harihar Kshetra Sonepur Fair 2025 is in the headlines this year for a unique attraction. This year, Pradhan Babu, who is worth one crore rupees, is here. This is not the name of any particular person, but the name of a buffalo. Understand its speciality.

This historic cattle fair in Harihar Kshetra Sonepur was once the largest center for the buying and selling of animals in the entire world. Horses, camels, elephants, bulls, cows, and buffaloes were sold here in huge numbers. However, with time, due to changing regulations, modernity, and changing business methods, the fair seems to be losing its old identity. Now, the fair has become mostly a center of entertainment, trade stalls, swings, cultural programs, and tourist attractions. Animal sales have become a mere formality. Nevertheless, attractive animals like "Pradhan Babu" remind us of the fair's old heritage and keep alive the hope that one day the Sonepur Fair will regain its former glory. The owner has posted the buffalo's price on a large banner near the stall, which attracts a large number of people waiting to see and take photos.

The Asia-famous Harihar Kshetra Sonepur Fair 2025 is in the news this year for a unique attraction. A buffalo, also known as "Pradhan Babu," valued at approximately ₹1 crore, brought from Rohtas district, has become a topic of discussion among fairgoers. Photos and videos of the buffalo are rapidly going viral on social media, drawing crowds of people to see it. Everyone is eager to take a selfie.

The buffalo's owner, Birbal Kumar Singh, explained that the buffalo is of the Jafarabadi breed. It is only 38 months old and measures approximately 8 feet long and 5 feet tall. Its shiny black body attracts attention from afar. The owner also explained that a lot of effort and expense went into its preparation. Its fodder costs approximately 2,000 rupees per day. Currently, no buyer has reached out in person to purchase the buffalo, but several people are contacting us over the phone to discuss the price.