Suraj Kund Mela, (Delhi) Haryana, India, Feb 2008
Surajkund Crafts Mela 2008 began on 01 Feb 2008. External Affairs Minister Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 15 day extravaganza which is the 22nd Mela at Surajkund (Sun Lake), Haryana (near Delhi). The state of West Bengal (WB) was the focus state this year. WB is known for its colorful and vibrant culture. The craftsmen and artisans from Bengal used this opportunity to showcase their culture and their craftsmanship. A wide range of masks, decorative items, handmade knick-knacks, etc. are showcased along with the music and dance of West Bengal. Folk artistes such as Dandia, Gharba. Tarangmail, Sambhalpuri Dance, Bihu, Panthi, Rai, Dhol Nagada, Chakri, Been Sapera, Ghoomer, and puppet show were held.
The Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism and is held near Faridabad (outskirts of New Delhi). Visitors can’t help but get mesmerized by the wide variety of crafts and the rich culture of rural India. The festival was held for the first time in the year 1981. Every year a particular state is the focus of the mela. This year it was West Bengal. At this event one gets to see the wide & diverse culture as well as enjoy the musical extravaganza in the open air theater.
This time apart from craftsmen from various sates of India, crafts person from SAARC countries and from Thailand, Brazil, and South Africa have also been invited. In all 350 craftsmen and weavers are participating here, of which 61 are from West Bengal, the theme state. The handicrafts displayed and sold including leather Craft, Brass & Bell metal, Cane & Bamboo, Ceramic, Clay dolls, Dhokra, Horn work, Jute Products, Masks & Puppets, Papier Mache, Sandalwood Carving, Artistic Weaving, Printing & Painting, Baluchari Saree and Daccai, Cotton Sarees and Jamdani, Needlwork and Embroidery. For food lovers special stall highlighting delectable cuisine of West Bengal was set up. One could also savour cuisine of Punjab, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal, Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat in addition to Chinese and Thai cuisine.
Read MoreThe Surajkund Mela is organized by Haryana Tourism and is held near Faridabad (outskirts of New Delhi). Visitors can’t help but get mesmerized by the wide variety of crafts and the rich culture of rural India. The festival was held for the first time in the year 1981. Every year a particular state is the focus of the mela. This year it was West Bengal. At this event one gets to see the wide & diverse culture as well as enjoy the musical extravaganza in the open air theater.
This time apart from craftsmen from various sates of India, crafts person from SAARC countries and from Thailand, Brazil, and South Africa have also been invited. In all 350 craftsmen and weavers are participating here, of which 61 are from West Bengal, the theme state. The handicrafts displayed and sold including leather Craft, Brass & Bell metal, Cane & Bamboo, Ceramic, Clay dolls, Dhokra, Horn work, Jute Products, Masks & Puppets, Papier Mache, Sandalwood Carving, Artistic Weaving, Printing & Painting, Baluchari Saree and Daccai, Cotton Sarees and Jamdani, Needlwork and Embroidery. For food lovers special stall highlighting delectable cuisine of West Bengal was set up. One could also savour cuisine of Punjab, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Himachal, Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat in addition to Chinese and Thai cuisine.
Suchit Nanda
on August 8, 2011Thanks everyone.
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makII
on February 22, 2008Colourful shots -
I hope to visit India in 2008 .
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Regards,
mak
Helmetfire
on February 22, 2008Beautiful, shukriyaa (n/t)
Steve Fuhrman
on February 22, 2008Nice pictures and what wonderful subjects!
Steve
Oh, to be young again……
Marien
on February 22, 2008Beautiful and very colourful pictures! Noticing the EXIF data, automatic WB, no exposure correction, amazing the quality of the pictures all being taken more or less with the default settings!
Congrats,
Marien
Souravdm
on February 22, 2008Excellent series of pictures. We were at the same place, wish could be with you to learn from your excellent skill.
Sanjay
on February 22, 2008U know Suchit sir i have not given any comments on your pic since long ...
So what should i comments on this all pic ..?? I dont have any words ...to say it great superb all are small words ...so i am sorry that i am not giving any comments on your pic ...it just put a smile with big eyes ....thats all ..
Regards,
Sanjay :)
Mukund
on February 22, 2008Suchit again great images. Excellent DOF & colours. TFS
Adiseshanaik
on February 22, 2008Suchit, pleasant to see your people images, especially the focus point and selection of depth. I was thinking that D200 is an ultimate cam in the midrange Nikon category. But you have gone to D300 very soon. I am unable to understand. I am not finding any differences between the two as the man behind the cam is same :) TFS
Birajsarkar
on February 19, 2008All images are superb.