Surajkund Mela of Art and Craft in Delhi

Surajkund Mela is one of the most awaited fair held every year by the Surajkund & Haryana Tourism in collaboration with Union Ministry of Tourism, Culture and External affairs and the Ministry of Textiles in Surajkund, India.

Surajkund fair is one of the most important festivals of Delhi and NCR which people eagerly wait every year.  This festival showcases cultural events, folk dance, puppet shows, folk music from different parts of India.

Every year the craze for Surajkund is increasing among the people. The place is famous for the fair since 2018 and every year, witnesses thousand and millions of visitors round the world.

The Surajkund mela provides the best platform for the craftsmen and the various artists of India and other SAARC countries artists.

It’s a great way to exchange ideas and promote business and make Indian arts famous among the people in the world. People also get to the culture of different people and their craft.

When does Surajkund Mela Happen?

Every year, from 1^st to 15^th February the fair is organised. Everyone who is craft and cultural diversity lover, attends the annual Surajkund Crafts Mela. People all over the world come to specially visit this place and take away with them the memories of rich Indian culture and its rich heritage.

Surajkund fair is one of the most important festivals of Delhi and NCR which people eagerly wait every year.  This festival showcases cultural events, folk dance, puppet shows, folk music from different parts of India.

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Surajkund Mela of Art and Craft Location in Delhi

Surajkund is located in Faridabad, Haryana which is 8kms in distance from South Delhi. The name surajkund is derived from the fact that it is an artificial kund or reservoir which is built on the Aravalli hills in semi-circular form.

The word “Surajkund” literally means “Lake of the Sun” on the name of an artificial lake which is constructed in Aravalli hills. Every year the Mela is organised based on a theme.

The place is said to be built by Gujjar king Suraj Pal of Tomar dynasty in the 10^th century.

This is built-in the shape of the rising sun as the king was believed to worship the sun.

9 Highlights of Surajkund Mela of Art and Craft

• Showcase of diverse culture of India
• It promotes Indian ethnicity and its art and craft
• Glimpses of Indian folk dance and music
• It showcases the art and craft of different states. Artists and craftsmen from different parts of India and world assemble in Surakund with their handicraft material
• Different themes of the mela for every year
• Neighbouring and SAARC countries participate in the mela which helps in the promotion of business and the culture across the world
• Folk dance and performances done by the artists and students
• The fair also hosts rides and swings in the amusement zone
• It provides and opportunity to get the taste of sumptuous food from different parts of India under one roof