Suraj Kund Mela, Annual Fair, Haryana (Delhi)
The annual Surajkund festival is widely known to showcase the finest handlooms, handicrafts, authentic fragrances & flavours of rich Indian cuisines. Its large open space food court is a great place to try different foods and hang out with friends and family. As North India's winter turns briefly into spring, a caravan of 400 National and State awardee craftpersons from every corner of India wind their way to Surajkund. Craftpersons from SAARC Nations, Thailand, Egypt etc. also participate in the Surajkund Crafts Mela. At Surajkund Mela, the artisans demonstrate their skills as well as sell their creations crafted by their delicate hands into the most beautiful pieces of work. All day, at the Chaupal & later at Natyashala, various dance troupes perform to enthralled audiences. The Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism and is held near Faridabad (outskirts of New Delhi). Visitors pay a small entrance fee like Rs. 50. First held in 1981, the event is a popular showcase for traditional Indian arts and crafts and includes a bustling food fair and plenty of live entertainment. For additional details visit: http://haryanatourism.gov.in/
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2010 held near Delhi in Faridabad, Haryana, North India.
The annual Suraj Kund Mela (fair) is an event held in February each year where artisans, craftsmen, musicians & dancers come together and entral thousands of visitors. It is also a great shopping bonanza and delight to the palate with the range of food.surajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiarajasthanrjdancerdanceartistmusiciansperformerfestivalannualeventgirlsboysindianruralsale2010010021286
Surajkund Mela 2009, held near Delhi in Haryana North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair. Surajkund comes alive for two weeks with the rhythm and beats of folk dances, lots of shopping opportunity and a riot of colors each year in early Feb. Folk dances, handicrafts and a whole lot of fun.
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Dance in the open theatre at Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Bhangra from Punjab performed by members of the Police Band at the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2010 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi.
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Dancers perform Krishna Leela (Lord Krishna and Radha's dance) in the open theatre at Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Dancer from the Haryanvi Group near the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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"I love you" written with mehendi (heena). Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Radha Sapera, an artists from Rajki-Puran Nath Sapera & Party, Jaipur photographed at the Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, musical performances, handicrafts on display & sale and and a lot of fun & excitement for everyone.
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Rajasthani camels and horses with people - decorative items. Plenty of opportunity for shopping deals, bargains and purchases or just enjoy the performances at the Surjakund Crafts Mela 2010 held in February in Faridabad, Haryana, India.
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Plenty of food stalls and vareity of foods from not only Punjab, Rajasthan and other Indian states but also from Egypt and Thailand at the Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India.
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A wide range of items displayed & sold at the Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Dancer from Goverdhan (Mathura) who perform the Birj Ki Holi (Radha Kishan) near the open theatre called Chaupal at the Suraj Kund Crafts Mela which is an annual fair held near Delhi in February. Visitors get to experience folk dances, handicrafts and taste lots of delicious food.
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Artists & dance performers at the Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Artists & dance performers at the Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Artists from all over India perform at Suraj Kund Mela 2008, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Haryanvi artists who did a traditional dance performance of Haryana State at the Chaupal at the Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, musical performances, handicrafts on display & sale and and a lot of fun & excitement for everyone.
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Beenu Mishra from Goverdhan (Mathura) before their Radha-Krishna dance in the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Bijaylaxmi Mohapatra (Angelrina Mohapatra) and Sarita Mohanty - artists from from Dayal Sangeet Academy, Rasulgarh, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa. These girl artists performed the Odissi Classical dance and Sambalpuri Folk dance at the Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India.
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The dance troupe from Tajikistan had around six different dance performances, Dilorom Sattorova, teacher of ‘Taji’ dance group ‘Jahonoro’ expressed that their work was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd. The dancers wore their traditional robes with intricate embroidery and long sleeves which covered their hands completely keeping in mind the Islamic roots. It was their first time in India.
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The dance troupe from Tajikistan had around six different dance performances, Dilorom Sattorova, teacher of ‘Taji’ dance group ‘Jahonoro’ expressed that their work was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd. The dancers wore their traditional robes with intricate embroidery and long sleeves which covered their hands completely keeping in mind the Islamic roots. It was their first time in India.
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The dance troupe from Tajikistan had around six different dance performances, Dilorom Sattorova, teacher of ‘Taji’ dance group ‘Jahonoro’ expressed that their work was welcomed by an enthusiastic crowd. The dancers wore their traditional robes with intricate embroidery and long sleeves which covered their hands completely keeping in mind the Islamic roots. It was their first time in India.
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This year Egypt was the focus country and partner at the Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India.
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Lot of shopping opportunities at the Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India.
The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.visitorsshopperstouristssurajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiamadhya pradeshmpdancerdanceartistperformer2009
Bhangra from Punjab performed by members of the Police Band at the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2010 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi.
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Panthi dance from Chattisgarh performed during the day at Chaupal. They enacted various reglious based dances like Durga demolishing the deamons. Foreign tourists particularly took keen interest in the dance performances and were overwhelmed by the rich variety of cultures performing at the single platform of the Surjakund Mela 2010 held in February in Faridabad, Haryana, India.
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Dancer at the Suraj Kund Mela which is an annual fair held near Delhi.
Dancer getting ready at the Suraj Kund Mela which is an annual fair held near Delhi.
Smt. Sarita Mohanty from Dayal Sangeet Academy, Rasulgargh, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa getting ready by doing up her hair and face for the Odissi and Sambalpuri folk dance at Surakund Mela 2010. The Suraj Kund Crafts Mela 2010 is an annual fair held in Haryana near Delhi in February.
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Tribal and folk dancers. With peacock feathers, painted faces, they enacted the various bird & animal steps. This group is from Jumjum Masjid. Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India.
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Lady artist Radha Sapera, from the Rajki-Puran Nath Sapera & Party, Jaipur photographed at the Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
Artists at the Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, musical performances, handicrafts on display & sale and and a lot of fun & excitement for everyone.radha saperaRajkiPuran Nath Saperajaipurdancedancersurajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiamadhya pradeshmpartistperformer2009
Tribal dance performers. With peacock feathers, painted faces, they enacted the various bird & animal steps. This group is from Jumjum Masjid. Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India.
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Rajki Sapera troupe near the open threatre called Chaupal before their performance. Rajki Sapera and her troupe have been performing traditional Rajasthani dances for past 15 years in the mela (fair). The Suraj Kund Crafts Mela 2010 is an annual fair held near Delhi in February. Visitors get to experience folk dances, handicrafts and taste lots of delicious food.
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Manilal Malviya from Jila Harda, MP (Madhya Pradesh) with his damru.
Artists at the Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009, Haryana, North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, musical performances, handicrafts on display & sale and and a lot of fun & excitement for everyone.damru. manilal malviyadancedancersurajkundsurajkundmelacraftfairchaupalvillagehandicraftshoppingharyanadelhinorthindiasouth asiamadhya pradeshmpartistperformer2009
Mask and mask-making at Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Many foreign and local visitors to the Suraj Kund Mela 2009 busy shopping at the Mela held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Smt. Sarita Mohanty from Dayal Sangeet Academy, Rasulgargh, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa getting ready for the Odissi and Sambalpuri folk dance at Surakund Mela 2010. The Suraj Kund Crafts Mela 2010 is an annual fair held in Haryana near Delhi in February.
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Artists from Mathura before their Radha-Krishna dance in the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Artists from Mathura before their Radha-Krishna dance in the open theatre called Chaupal at Suraj Kund Mela 2009 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Artists from around the country came to Suraj Kund Mela 2008, Haryana, North India. The theme state was West Bengal. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Artists & dance performers at the Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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Artists wearing ghungoroo before the dance at Suraj Kund Mela 2008 held in Haryana (outskirts of Delhi), North India. The Suraj Kund Mela is an annual fair held near Delhi. Folk dances, handicrafts and a lot of fun.
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