As this fair attracts the people from all the
neighboring villages so many other items of public interest are also displayed
there. When I reached the spot, I noticed many things. First of all there was
one bazaar, where shopkeepers were selling articles of daily use. At one
corner, there was sitting a juggler. The juggler was — amusing the people with
his clever tricks. His feats were really marvelous. His feats were amazing and
stunning. At one time he cut the belly of a small boy which amazed and shocked
every spectator.
As I moved further, I saw a merry-go-round. On this
merry- go-round many boys and girls, men and women, were having joy rides.
There was a great rush of people.
Then I moved to another side. Here there were
wrestling bouts. The renowned wrestlers of the adjoining areas come here to
participate in the wrestling. It was an interesting scene to see them tugging
and pushing and grappling with each other. After seeing it for some time I
moved away.
From the distance I saw a circle of people. When I
came near it, I saw a snake-charmer surrounded by spectators. The snake charmer
was playing on his flute pipe. The pipe was giving out a very melodious tune.
Before, his flute was dancing some serpents. The serpents seemed to me
completely hypnotized by the sweet sound of the flute. It was an interesting
sight too. The fair was arranged on a grand scale. Many people had come to buy
and sell their cattle. Some of which fetched very high prices. Many farmers
brought hulls of good breed. The cattle were exhibited nicely. Every fair-goer was
buying some thing or the other. Some destitute, lame, crippled and handicapped
men and women were begging alms. Passers-by were giving them a paisa or two out
of charity. There were many sadhus who had come to this fair. These sadhus were
chanting some pious hymns. Some were giving lengthy discourses. The
religious-minded people sat by them listening to religious speeches with rap
attention.
I enjoyed this fair very much. It was an experience
for me to see their fair. A flood of humanity was all that I could see there.
In the evening the rush began to disappear. After going through the whole fair,
I also made my way home in the evening. I felt very tired on that day but I
enjoyed this delightful fair to my heart’s contents.