Suraj Kund Mela (Fair)

Suraj Kund is a place on the outskirts of Delhi. It is a picnic spot, which comes to life during the first 15 days of February every year. The Suraj Kund handicrafts mela is held in the vast complex every year in a bid to promote the national handicrafts industry.


I visited the mela (fair) yesterday with my mom. We thought that the spring day would be spent best at the fair shopping.There were several artifacts available for sale, from terracotta to jute, to wool... you ask and it was there.

This replica of the India Gate caught my eye but I did not buy it considering the real thing is just a stone's throw from my home.
Music from different states of India was also playing in different corners of the mela. Below is a group of four from the West Indian state of Rajasthan playing for the crowds and the cameras.

The ship of the desert were also in attendance. People were paying a lot of money to see the mela riding on the camels.
We were not the only people to think that visiting the fair on a Sunday was a good idea. And more minds thought like us.

And there were many many many more.

Even as we were leaving the crowds kept pouring in.


I have never seen so many people at one place. Up until now, the statement that India has the second largest population in the world, was just a statement. Now I have photographic proof! Phew it was tiring but overall enjoyable day.

Handicraft Bazar, Gole Market

This is the Handicraft Bazar, or the Cottage Emporium in Gole Market. This beautiful shop is walking distance from my house but is not easily spot by people new to the central Delhi area. Hiding in the back lanes of the Gole Marlet, the Handicraft Bazar is a treasure trove of various beautiful clothes, jewelery and artifacts. If you are in Delhi and want to pick up some nice things, you know what to do. Simple, tell me and I'll take you there. :-)