The annual Pushkar Cattle Fair in Rajasthan has once again become a spectacle of extravagance and tradition, where India&rsquo;s most prized animals draw jaw-dropping valuations and global attention. This year, two names are on every visitor&rsquo;s lips: Shahbaz, a horse worth Rs 15 crore, and Anmol, a buffalo valued at an astonishing Rs 23 crore.
Shahbaz, a two-and-a-half-year-old stallion from Chandigarh, owned by Gary Gill, has been described as a &ldquo;showstopper&rdquo; in every sense. &ldquo;Shahbaz, a two-and-a-half-year-old horse, has won multiple shows and belongs to a prestigious lineage,&rdquo; said Gill. &ldquo;His covering fee is Rs 2 lakh, and his asking price is Rs 15 crore. Offers of up to Rs 9 crore have been received.&rdquo; The Marwari breed&rsquo;s regal posture and rare pedigree have made Shahbaz one of the fair&rsquo;s most photographed animals.
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But stealing the limelight this year is Anmol, a buffalo from Rajasthan, whose value pegged at Rs 23 crore, has left everyone stunned. &ldquo;He is given special food every day which includes milk, desi ghee and dry fruits,&rdquo; said the owner, proudly explaining Anmol&rsquo;s luxurious lifestyle. With a glossy black coat and formidable presence, Anmol embodies the intersection of care, genetics, and prestige.
Another crowd favourite, Rana, a buffalo from Ujjain worth Rs 25 lakh, has turned heads for his sheer size, 600 kg, 8 feet long, and over 5 feet tall. &ldquo;This buffalo, which is about three and a half years old, requires food worth up to Rs 1,500 per day,&rdquo; his owner shared. The diet, he says, includes &ldquo;gram flour, eggs, oil, milk, ghee and liver tonic.&rdquo;
Not to be left behind, Badal, a champion horse fathering over 285 colts, has also returned for his third Pushkar appearance. Despite offers of Rs 11 crore, his owner refuses to sell him, calling the fair &ldquo;a matter of pride, not price.&rdquo;
This year&rsquo;s Pushkar Fair, running from October 23 to November 7, has seen over 3,000 animals registered, a testament to Rajasthan&rsquo;s deep-rooted animal husbandry traditions. Amid the glamour and high bids, veterinary officials have implemented digital tracking and 24-hour medical checks to ensure the wellbeing of the prized livestock.

Rs 23-Crore Buffalo Steals Spotlight at Pushkar

Rs 15-crore horse to a Rs 23-crore buffalo, Pushkar Fair turns into a luxury livestock

Rs 23-Crore Buffalo Steals Spotlight at Pushkar

Rs 15-crore horse to a Rs 23-crore buffalo, Pushkar Fair turns into a luxury livestock

October 28, 2025 | 16:40 IST