http://www.geo.tv/9-28-2009/49898.htm
JAIPUR: The annual four-day long donkey fair, which began on Saturday in Jaipur, was a huge draw on Sunday.
Donkeys were brought from various parts of northern India for sale. Some of the donkey sellers were doing brisk sales with their slick sales pitch.
The fair, which is held near the temple of Goddess Khalkani, has also been attracting horses and mules also for the last few years.
The traditional donkey fair being held in Kanotta village is 500 years old. But with increased mechanization donkey is losing its importance as the beast of burden.
The demand for donkeys has been falling.
The fair offers many attractions for the visitors. These include unique competitions and races of the beasts with winners being awarded prizes. The winning beasts also fetch a good price at the fair.
FAAKHER E CHAAMB