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Saturday, February 2, 2013

Surajkund Mela 2013

27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2013

27th Surajkund International Crafts Mela which was inaugurated by Hon'ble President Mr. Pranab Mukherjee on 2nd February, 2013. Also known as Surajkund Mela which is organised at Surajkund, Faridabad (Haryana) offers fun, entertainment and shopping. This mela show the truly Indian rural ambience. Various artists and craftsperson display and demonstrate their products.

This year, artists from international countries are also participating. Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgystan of Eurasia Division of Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India are also participating.

Theme

Theme of the Mela is "Karnataka"

Ticket Price :

Price of the Ticket is Rs.50/- each. For Senior Citizen and Differently abled ticket price is Rs.30/-

Parking:

This is year parking lot has been increased and allotted various parking areas so as to smoothen the traffic flow.

Parking Rate : Parking Rate for four wheeler is Rs.50/- per entry.

How to Reach:

By Road: Surajkund is well-connected to Delhi, Gurgaon and Faridabad.

By Air: New Delhi is the nearest Airport to reach the venue. Venue is a 20-25-minute drive from the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

By Train: New Delhi railway station is the nearest Station. Faridabad and Gurgaon are both linked to Delhi via Railway lines. From each of these stations, travel to Surajkund, has to be done by car/cab/tourist coach.

By Metro: Metro services are also available from Central Secretariat till Badarpur via Sarita Vihar and Mohan Estate. Badarpur locality is close to the interstate border between the city of Faridabad and Delhi.

Surajkund is in the Faridabad district and 8 kms away from the South Delhi.

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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Mahila Haat

Asaf Ali Road, Delhi

Delhi's first Mahila Haat is situated at Delhi Gate It showcases women artisans who sells handicrafts, fabrics, artifacts, kitchen products etc.

After its opening, Mahila Haat saw the lukewarm response. But now it is slowing picking up the pace. More people have started coming to Mahila Haat for booking it for various occasions and get together.

This Mahila Haat is owned and maintained by The North Corporation. The haat has 39 stalls and a food court and has been leased out to the textile ministry and some registered NGOs working for women empowerment.

The Mahila Haat at the Asaf Ali car parking at Delhi Gate.

Women artisans and entrepreneurs will get to showcase and sell handicrafts, fabrics, artifacts, kitchen productsand other wares at the national capital's first 'Mahila Haat'

This Mahila Haat is on Aruna Asaf Ali Road parking lot near Delhi Gate and only men accompanying their families are allowed in.

Entry Fee for Mahila Haat

Entry Fee for Mahila Haat is Free (as on Jan 2013)

Parking for Mahila Haat

Vehicles can be parked outside Mahila Haat. Car Parking fee is Rs.25/- for 4 hr. (as on Jan 2013)

Mahila Haat, Delhi, Delhi Gate

women artisans sells handicrafts, fabrics, artifacts, kitchen products

Mahila Haat, Delhi, Delhi Gate

A food canteen inside Mahila Haat. The Rates of foods are reasonable.

Mahila Haat, Delhi, Delhi Gate

One of the women artisans at Mahila Haat

Mahila Haat, Delhi, Delhi Gate

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Book Fair in Delhi

National Book Fair 2013 will held in New Delhi on 4th February to 10 February, 2013 at Pragati Maidan

Watch this space for more.

Friday, January 4, 2013

Photofair Delhi (CEIF) 2013 known as Photo Fair

Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013

Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013 (CEIF- 2013), known as Photofair is being held in Delhi from 3rd January to 6th January 2013, at Hall no. 7 ABC & D and 8 to 11 in Pragati Maidan.

Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013 (CEIF- 2013 is World's 3rd Largest Consumer Electronic & Imaging Show (formerly known as Photo Fair)

Visiting Hours:

3rd and 4th January 2013 : 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM

5th and 6th January 2013 : 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM

How to reach

Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013 (CEIF- 2013) formerly known as Photo Fair is being held in Pragati Maidan. You can reach here by Pragati Maidan Metro Station. Pragati Maidan Metro Station fall in Blue Line.

About Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013 (CEIF-2013)

This time on this Consumer Electronic Imaging Fair 2013 (Formerly known as Photo Fair), some big companies like Nikon, Canon and Samsung has not participated. The Exhibition's main focus has shifted to Wedding Photography, mostly company has come here keeping in mind India's small town wedding photographers.