Wondrous Surajkund Mela in Delhi

Terracotta pottery, the ancient art from West Bengal (east India)

Fashion jewellery to match your style: metallic necklaces, silver trinkets,bangles, etc.

Performers before their cultural dance demonstration

Antique furnitureand rustic wall clocks for shopaholics

Indian sweet dish,Jalebi (flour batter deep-fried in a spiral shape),being freshly made in bulk

Dancers perform folk dance in traditional costumes

Folk musicians entertaining the Mela audience

Motifs embroidered on clothes, pillow covers, bedcovers, quilts, wall décor, purses and handbags

Wooden and stone-dust paintings on display

An array of patterned rugs, carpets and wall hangings

A store with the famous Kashmiri shawls and drapes

Engaging activities like horse and camel rides are enjoyed by people of all ages

Bamboo and cane handicrafts are available in abundance

India is popularly known for its vivid culture, customs, traditions and its vibrant festivals that take place all through the year. One of the major festivals of India is the Surajkund Mela that takes place in Faridabad, which is located in the northern state of Haryana.

Annually organised by the Haryana Tourism Department, 2018 marked the 32^nd year of the Surajkund Craft Mela. The fair goes on for 15 days, and this year it was held from February 2-18.

The Surajkund Mela has a plethora of stalls with many heritage craft products on display like Phulkari embroidered dupattas (stoles) from Punjab in the north, shawls from the northern state of Himachal Pradesh, mirror-work from Gujarat in the west, eastern state of Bihar’s Madhubani paintings and tie-dye work from Rajasthan in the west, along with a multitude of other Indian handicrafts like textiles, wood, pottery, stonework, jewellery, etc.

Folk dance, Nukkad Natak (street play) and other performances keep the visitors entertained. Food stalls sell Indian delights particular to different states, for example, you can have litti chokha (chickpea stuffed dough balls served with mashed eggplant or potato) from Bihar, makki ki roti with sarson ka saag (cornbread with mustard greens) from Punjab, rawa dosa (semolina crepes) from southern India, and much more.