SurajKund Mela, Haryana (Delhi), India, Feb 2009
The Surajkund Crafts Mela 2009 began on 1st Feb 2009. The 23rd annual event was inaugurated by President Pratibha Patil.
Surajkund which is located in Haryana is just an hour's drive from New Delhi. 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. This year the Surajkund Mela was open from February 1-15 and the theme state was Madhya Pradesh which is located in the heart of India. Artists from MP & other states displayed their prowess in folk painting, batik & leather craft, wooden laquarware, Thewa art and all-time favourites like Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees.
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. This year more than 50 craftpersons from SAARC Nations, Thailand and Egypt participated 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). The handicrafts displayed and sold include products of leather, brass & bell metal, cane & bamboo, ceramic, clay dolls, jute, masks & puppets, sandalwood carving, artistic weaving, prints & paintings, needlwork and embroidery etc. This year there was quite a bit of security. Visitors who payed Rs. 50 as an entrance ticket enjoyed savouring cuisine of Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal, and Gujarat apart from Egypt, Chinese, and Thai cuisine.
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/surajkundmela2009.asp
Read MoreSurajkund which is located in Haryana is just an hour's drive from New Delhi. 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. This year the Surajkund Mela was open from February 1-15 and the theme state was Madhya Pradesh which is located in the heart of India. Artists from MP & other states displayed their prowess in folk painting, batik & leather craft, wooden laquarware, Thewa art and all-time favourites like Chanderi and Maheshwari sarees.
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. This year more than 50 craftpersons from SAARC Nations, Thailand and Egypt participated 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). The handicrafts displayed and sold include products of leather, brass & bell metal, cane & bamboo, ceramic, clay dolls, jute, masks & puppets, sandalwood carving, artistic weaving, prints & paintings, needlwork and embroidery etc. This year there was quite a bit of security. Visitors who payed Rs. 50 as an entrance ticket enjoyed savouring cuisine of Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal, and Gujarat apart from Egypt, Chinese, and Thai cuisine.
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/surajkundmela2009.asp
Suchit Nanda
on May 8, 2009I appreciate your concern. I know the artists here and I have their contact details for this very same reason. "BUY" here on this site means print but if there is anything much beyond a simple print, they will be part of the understanding. I also hand out free prints to them (which cost me) and these they use for their promotion. So thank you.
As I see that you are from India, and I don't need to reveal much more, it would have been even better if you had left a real name and e-mail and phone contact of yours. Anonymous advise doesn't give much confidence in what is being said isn't it?
~ Suchit
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on May 8, 2009Hello,
I see that in order to download your pictures, one has to buy them. I was wondering if the artists (and I am talking about the ones from Surajkund mela in particular because those were the only ones that I have gone through at the moment), of whom the photographer has taken pictures, also get a compensation. It is obvious from almost all the pictures that the artists had as much (if not more!) to do with making the pictures look as outstanding as they appear as has the photographer. I do not mean to demean the photographer of his talent. It would be nice for photographers all over the world to make an attempt to send some of these dancers and musicians part of the money that they make. Please go visit these performers at their local addresses in order to understand the importance of the message I am writing here.
Priya Dargad
on April 28, 2009Hey bhaiya
Thanks for sharing the pics with us. They are all great and nicely taken as always. It just shows the amount of efforts put in and how much you enjoy it.
Love
Priya
Murli Nambiar
on April 28, 2009Hi Suchit - the snaps were great. Loved the protrait snaps from the Surajkund mela, they are something....
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R.P. Uma Shankar
on April 28, 2009My Dear Brother,
Pranams.
Thanks for the pictures.
With Regards,
Yours Affectionately
R.P. Uma Shankar
Mahzad Shinde
on April 28, 2009Suchit Nanda,
Thanks for the wonderful & colourful images.
Anu Bhandari
on April 28, 2009hi
thanx for the lovely photos.
anu
Abhijit Dharmadhikari
on April 28, 2009Hi Suchit,
You always inspire me by your lovely images:-)
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks and regards,
Abhijit
Alec
on April 28, 2009You have lots of very interesting head shots. Spoilt for choice to make an album. Congrats.
Melissa Spencer
on February 21, 2009These photos are beautiful. Thank you for sending me the link. The woman are so beautiful and you are so fortunate to have the opportunity to take their portraits. The colors are so vibrant and rich. These photos are a feast for the eyes!