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Surajkund International Crafts Mela
South Asia's largest crafts fair — handlooms, handicrafts, folk art and cuisine.
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Aims & Objectives
- Showcase the richness and diversity of Indian handicrafts, handlooms and culture.
- Give master craftspersons and weavers a direct marketplace for their work.
- Promote cultural exchange between India and a featured partner nation.
- Boost rural craft economies and tourism in Haryana.
Vision
To be the world's most vibrant celebration of traditional craft and living heritage, connecting artisans directly with global audiences.
Partner Nation
A featured partner nation each year (past editions: Tanzania, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and others).
Theme State
A featured theme state each year (past editions: Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, the North-Eastern states).
Cultural Programmes
- Nightly folk and classical performances at the open-air Chaupals.
- Ragini and Saang — traditional Haryanvi folk theatre.
- Folk troupes from the partner nation and the theme state.
- Cultural evenings and celebrity concerts.
Craftspersons & Crafts
- Handloom weaving — Panipat durries, Phulkari, Pochampally, Banarasi.
- Wood carving, blue pottery, and Madhubani & Warli painting.
- Brass, bell-metal and Dhokra work.
- Bamboo, cane and terracotta craft.
Commemorative Structures
- The Surajkund reservoir — a 10th-century Tomar-dynasty sun-pool that gives the fair its name.
- Themed craft huts and bazaars rebuilt for each edition.
- The partner-nation pavilion and the theme-state gateway.
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Mela Map & Location
The ground is laid out as themed craft bazaars around the Surajkund reservoir, with food courts, Chaupal stages and the partner-nation pavilion.
Brochure
The official Mela brochure carries the day-wise cultural calendar, the partner nation and theme state, ticketing and the crafts on show.
- Held since: 1987 (annual)
- Duration: 16 days · 1–16 February
- Timing: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
- Footfall: Over 1 million visitors
- Craft huts: ~1,000+ artisans