"This goat is special. It's divine," its owner Abbas told IANS. Hailing from Ajmer in Rajasthan, Abbas is among the dozens of people who have come to sell their goats here at the market for Eid-ul-Azha, which falls on Oct 26.
'Divine' goats like these are not unusual though and there are a few of these show stealers in the market every year and a few more are expected over the weekend, said sellers.
Last year, a similar goat was sold for Rs.4 lakh, shopkeepers in the goat bazaar said.
But the goats priced between Rs.5,000 and Rs.10,000 constitute 80 percent of the sales at this temporary market which comes up every year during this time and is open 24X7. The huge ground converts into a marketplace during these days and sees a convergence of goat sellers from northern India.
"Goats from Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh belonging to breeds like Mewati, Barbari, Desi, Punjabi, Totapuri, Sirohi and Himachali are available in the market," said Khalid Khan, another shopkeeper.
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