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An artist dressed as Hindu Lord Krishna performs during a media preview of the 25th Surajkund Crafts Fair in the northern Indian state of Haryana on January 31, 2011.

Piping peacock at crafts fair in India

Hundreds of artists and craftsmen throng to the fifteen-day long annual 25th Surajkund Crafts Fair held on the outskirts of New Delhi to perform and sell their handicrafts. The fair presents its visitors not only a glimpse into the world of Indian handicrafts, but also enchants them with cultural events and performances from across India. For the foodies, the food festival offers a perfect opportunity to sample best of Indian cuisines.

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How many Peacocks died for this celebration?

    Reply#1 - Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:42 PM EST

    Peacock is a national bird of India. Nobody harms them to get the feather. Birds naturally drop the feathers during molting.

      Reply#2 - Mon Jan 31, 2011 6:33 PM EST
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