Deonar Bakra Mandi is located in Deonar, a suburb of Mumbai, located at a distance of approximately 14 Kilometres from Mumbai airport and is famous for housing city's biggest abattoir. Goat Farmers and traders from all parts of India flock in to this famous goat market 10 days before the muslim festival of Bakra Eid or Eid Ul Adha. During the last few years, Deonar Mandi witnessed occasional flooding due to incessant monsoon rain in Mumbai and to solve the flooding problem, the authorities decided to revamp the infrastructure and improve the drainage system. The work is still in progress, however due to Covid lockdown the work is yet to be finished as we write this article in Feb 2021.
- Is Deonar Bakra Mandi The Biggest Goat Market In India & In The World?
Yes, in terms of number of goats arriving for sale during the Bakra Eid Season, Deonar Bakra Mandi is the biggest goat market not only in India but also across the world. Over 200 thousand goats congregate at one place for trading during the muslim festival of Eid Ul Adha. During the off season, Deonar Bakra Mandi usually sees crowd on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Is Deonar Bakra Mandi the cheapest place to buy goats?
Yes and No, as it all comes down to your bargaining skills and how the market is placed on the day of your visit and also directly related to supply and demand.
- What are the best days to visit Deonar Bakra Mandi?
Tuesdays and Saturdays during the off season and during the Bakra Eid Season, you may visit Deonar a week before Bakra Eid.
- How many Goats arrive for trading at Deonar Bakra Mandi?
Approximately 2 Lakh goats arrive during the Eid Season at Deonar Goat Market in Mumbai.