[#TeamIndia] 34th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2020, Faridabad, Haryana

[IshantHP_ig]

Hello Local Guides!

How are you today?

I’m back with another exciting post which is related to an international crafts mela(fair) in Faridabad (Haryana) located in northern state of India. I explored the overall mela in just one day(3rd February) with some of my fellow local guides from Faridabad and i was curious to share my incredible experience with all of you.

So let’s start with some important facts about Surajkund International Crafts Mela.

Some Incredible facts about Surajkund Crafts Mela:

• Celebrated At: Surajkund,Faridabad, Haryana
• Celebrated during: 1st February to 16th February 2020
• Partner Nation: Uzbekistan
• Theme State: Himachal Pradesh, India
• Main Attractions: Rich showcase of regional and International Crafts and traditions.
• Every year millions of visitors came here to explore the rich culture and customs of different countries.
• More than thousands of foreign tourists also take part in it.
• This mela is unique because it showcases the richness and diversity, handloom and cultural fabrics of India.
• It’s largest Crafts Fair in the world.
• At least 20 Countries & all states of India participated in Mela.

• Mela organised by Surajkund Mela Authority(SMA) & Haryana Tourism in collaborate with Union Ministries of Touriusm, Textiles, Culture and External Affairs.
• For 34th edition of Surajkund Mela, partner nation is Uzbekistan.

These are hand made dolls and looking so realistic. The price of each doll is 1000 INR.

As you can see the dolls in different costumes which truly describe the culture & tradition of incredible India.

The sculptures of Buddha was quite popular in the mela and all these are hand made. I’m really amazed to see such kind of talents which is truly unpredictable.

I have captured lots of pictures related to Lord Buddha but i’m sharing some of best with you.

Here’s another example of creativity, these creatures are totally hand made and manufactured by some kind of fibre and wood.

For a realistic view the artist used different kind of material for skin & horns of animals.The price of each creature around 2000 to 5000 INR.

These decoratives were the main attraction of the mela and they really fascinate the visitors from different staes and different countries.

Have you ever seen the mud water bottle

Literally i have seen such kind of bottle in your life ?

Here’s the highlights of Surajkund Mela in form of a video, feel free to watch

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsqohkiJn5c

HOW TO TAKE THE TICKET FOR SURAJKUND MELA ?

There are total two modes for taking ticket:

1. Directly from the ticket counter of mela.

2. By taking a online(e ticket) from bookmyshow website.

I prefer you to take a online ticket breacuse mela ticket counter quite busy.

TICKET PRICE ?

The ticket for each visitor is 120 INR

HOW TO REACH AT SURAJKUND MELA ?

There are total 3 modes to access the mela

1. By Bus: If you live outside Delhi then Kashmere Gate ISBT is the nearby bus stand and the remaining journey you can cover by DTC bus or Delhi metro.

2. By Train: If you want to travel by train then New Delhi Railway Station is the nearby railway station.

3. By Air: Nearby airport is IGI Airport New Delhi.

Hope you like to read my experience in form of a cultural post from India. Feel free to share your views about this mela or if you have attended any International fair in your city then share the details with community.

Looking forward to read your experience.

This post is included in the series of posts about India (Sharing the culture, heritage & tradition of Incredible India).

**It’s part of #TeamChallenge which is initiated by Connect Moderator @ErmesT guidance & support by our Mentor & Guru @TravellerG **

**Tagging here some of our respected Moderators: @Petra_M @Aruni **

so that they can also share their experience related to International Arts & Crafts.

Thanks for reading

Have a good day!

[ErmesT]

This is amazing @IshantHP_ig

Thank you for sharing about this beautiful event

[Ddimitra]

Hi @IshantHP_ig

Nice post and very detail. Your photos are great.

I wish I could see the bazaar.

[Shrut19]

Namskar,

** @IshantHP_ig **

Wah, excellent written how to reach & explore this Mela, photos are very colourful & attractive…

Thanks for Sharing Dear Bhai…

[vijayparadkar]

Hi, @IshantHP_ig
This is a very nice and descriptive post. The photo collage of different items from mela shared by you are really wonderful.

Thanks for sharing such a nice post about ‘Surajkund International Crafts Mela’.

[Gurukrishnapriya]

Hi @IshantHP_ig

Wow such a wonderful post with amazing pictures. I will be really very very happy if I could come and see directly. Thanks for posting this information. I have also posted my write up.

[TravellerG]

Dear #TeamIndia Collaborator & Disciple, @IshantHP_ig ,

I am really proud of you…

The very fact that the post is equally good in Contextual Photos & descriptive narration, I am sure, many would like to read the Post.

I wish you all the best…

It is a pleasant surprise to know that there is an International Crafts’ Fare in India; that too partnered by neighboring countries - thanks for your info.

The “LIFE” in many of the Crafts shows the quality of the Antique - And if these are prized in the range you have mentioned, NO DOUBT, there will be millions to buy too.

Participation of different states of India too is noticed; many sates’ signature products are included in your collages, which include Kathakali, Theyyam, etc. from Kerala.

The “Dasavatar” Statue looks really attractive…

Congrats!!!

And covering such a large Fair in a full day should have been tiring??? Is it not?

I have suggestion, that if you include “An Album” with more photos, it will be good to enjoy…

Appreciate your efforts and thank you for sharing…

With loving regards…

@DeniGu @AlexaAC @PaDeSSo @RohithaF @JaneBurunina

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Thanks

[sonnyNg]

Hi @IshantHP_ig ,

This is a great exhibition, thanks for having shared with us! : ]

Quite interesting that products from different cultures can be found there, as well as opportunity for everyone to give a try to create on their own some souvenirs (as seen in the video).

Keep up with the good spirit #TeamChallenge!

[IshantHP_ig]

Thank you! so much** @ErmesT ,**i liked to read positive feedback from your side.

Hope you like to read about the largest International Crafts Fair in India.

[Ant_Bad_Yogi]

@IshantHP_ig What gets my attention the most is mud water bottles. They are unique and they look really cool. Which section/part do you like most?

[IshantHP_ig]

Hello** @Ddimitra **

Thanks a lot for the good words, i’m delighted that you like to read about the largest fair of crafts.

Tagging here some of our fellow LGs so that they can help you in exploring the Surajkund Mela.

** @AmbrishVarshney @ReshamDas **

[NyaiNurjanah]

Aw aw @IshantHP_ig incredible post with very detailed information .

I’m learning so much all about interesting India from you .

Thank you so much for great event information

[IshantHP_ig]

Hello** @Shrut19 **di

Thanks for the reply, i am happy that you like to read about Surajkund International Mela, it’s really a grand fair which is quite famous in India and in some other countries too.

I think you are also hosting a meet up related to arts and culture in Mumbai, good luck for the meet

[NareshDarji]

Nice post @IshantHP_ig Bhai. Thanks for sharing with us.

[IshantHP_ig]

Hello Sir** @vijayparadkar **

Thanks for the reply!

I’m delighted that you like to read my experience from Surajkund Mela, which is really amazing.

Hope you watch the video too.

Have you visited any International fair before?

If yes then feel free to share your experience.

[IshantHP_ig]

Hello ma’am!** @Gurukrishnapriya **

Thanks a lot for the reply.

I really like to explore the arts and culture of different countries, as you can see the diversity in Surajkund Mela.

It’s organised every year in the month of February, feel free to visit here.

Most Welcome!

[Shrut19]

Namaskar…

** @IshantHP_ig **

You are right I am hosting Festival-Mumbai-KALAGHODA

which is multiple cultural activities & excited to hosting again new topic of meetup…

Thanks again for best wishes…

[RedCatZs]

@IshantHP_ig Thank you!

It is very interesting post!

[FaridTDF]

Hola @IshantHP_ig , se ve que fue una gran fiesta la que nos compartió, muy lindas fotos , gracias por el tag.

Farid, desde la Tierra del Fuego en Argentina.

[IshantHP_ig]

Good Morning Sir!** @TravellerG **

Thanks a lot for the detailed reply, i am really happy that you like to read my experience.

Yes as you also mentioned about some signature items from Kerala and some other states too.

This fair is at world level and i really enjoyed it.

Inside mela various food stalls and refreshment available too, seating for visitors arranged by mela authority. It was not so hectic. More than thousands of different kind of stalls located inside the mela ground.

You have to visit here Sir so that you can also explore the hidden talent of the artist.