Hassan: The once famous Hassan cattle fair which stopped in the year 1999 was revived on December 19.
The week long fair organized by the Hassan City Muncipal Council was inaugurated by local JD(S) strongman and MLA HD Revanna. Fifteen oxen were taken in a procession from the Hemavati Statue Circle in the city to the 15 acre grounds near Tanneeru Halla on Gorur road, where all the arrangements for the fair were set up.
Around 50 farmers had arrived on the first day with their animals.
Elaborate arrangements have been made to provide sheds, fodder and drinking water for the cattle during the week long fair which concludes on December 26.
