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Surajkund Mela Is Back With Its 36th Edition In Delhi & Here’s All You Need To Know

by Anupriya Mishra
Surajkund Mela Is Back With Its 36th Edition In Delhi & Here’s All You Need To Know

February in Delhi is characterised by blooming flowers, pleasant weather, and even picnics in renowned gardens. However, this month is also synonymous with the iconic Surajkund International Crafts Mela. Large crowds of excited residents living in the region throng this fair that offers everything from handcrafted products to cultural performances. So, you’d be pleased to know that the legendary Surajkund Mela is back in Delhi for its 36th edition, and here’s all you need to know.

All About The 36th Edition Of Surajkund Mela In Delhi

Surajkund International Crafts Mela, 2023

This is the 36th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, which is organised annually in Faridabad. This year, the event bears witness to the cultures from countries like Kazakhstan, China, Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Turkey, Cambodia, UAE, and Myanmar, to name a select few. Moreover, visitors can interact with artisans, crafts, persons, and artists from across the globe! It’s worth noting that this year the partner nation is the Shanghai Corporation organisation.

The Northeast comprises eight states including Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. Together, they form the North-eastern Region, which also happens to be the theme region this year. This is evident from the thematic decor, which reflects the streets, landmarks, and overall cultural diversity of the region.

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A Confluence Of Craftspersons

The ongoing Surajkund Mela will go on till the 19th of February. This fiesta features a mega confluence of craftspersons from across the country. These include but are not limited to states, such as Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. If you’re planning to visit, the exquisite array of carefully curated handicrafts and handlooms here will leave you spoilt for choice.

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Highlights Of Surajkund 2023


The ongoing festival celebrates artisans across the globe by giving them a platform to bring forth their exquisitely handcrafted products. So, there is everything from vibrant apparel to stylish home decor items. Besides being a haven for shopaholics, a bunch of cultural programmes have also been planned for each day. Offering something for everyone, the mela also has a multi-cuisine food court where visitors can treat themselves to ethnic cuisines from all over the world.

So if you still haven’t checked out this mela yet, make plans already!

Where: Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana
When: Till 19th February, 2023
Timings: 10:30 am to 8:30 pm

Cover Image Courtesy: Instagram/surajkundcraftsmela