Magha Purnima also known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day which falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) …

Jaya Ekadashi is observed on the 11th day of Shukla Paksha during Magh month as per Hindu calendar. Devotees celebrate the day in different parts of India as per the local traditions. Though it is known as Jaya Ekadashi in North India, people in South India celebrate it as Bhishma Ekadasi in Andhra Pradesh. The same festival is treated as …

National Deworming Day is a day dedicated to deworm all the school going children of the country to give them a healthy digestive system. It is a government mission held on 10th of February aimed to reduce the cases of worm infection among kids all over India. National Deworming Day: Date 2025: 10 February, 2025 [Monday] 2026: 10 February, 2026 …

Baba Amte, born Murlidhar Devidas Amte was a respected Indian social activist. He was the founder of several ashrams and communities for the service of leprosy patients and other marginalized people that were shunned by society. Anandwan (literally, “Forest of Joy”), located in the remote and economically less privileged district of Chandrapur, Maharashtra, is the most well-known amongst them and …

Baneshwar Fair is a five days event starting from Shukla Ekadashi of Magh month, as per the Hindu calendar. This is the unique and biggest tribal fair of the country that attracts lakhs of devotees. This fair is annually held in Dungarpur, Rajasthan. The name Baneshwar is derived from the holy Shiva Linga located in the Shiv temple in Dungarpur. …

Surajkund Craft Mela Theme: The Mela has been organized since 1981 with a view to promote regional cultural proceedings on a national level. Every year, a new state within the country is selected as its theme. In 2019 year, Maharashtra was chosen as the theme state and this year Himachal Pradesh has been chosen as theme state. In 2020 – …

How to reach Surajkund Mela? Surajkund Crafts Mela is the place where you can glance into the rural ambiance of India. Surajkund lies in the Faridabad district just 8 Km away from the South Delhi. The 2025 Mela is hosted by the Surajkund Mela authority from 7th to 23rd February. Colorful Festivity is open to visitors from 10.30 AM every …

When is Surajkund Craft Mela? The Surajkund Crafts Mela is held from 07 – 23 February, 2025 in Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana. First time it was held in year 1981. Surajkund Crafts Mela is for displaying folk arts and crafts from all over the nation. Surajkund Handicrafts Fair is a unique opportunity for the talented artists, weavers, painters, sculptors and craftsmen …

Surajkund Craft Mela Images: A splash of colors, rhythm of drum beats and joy de-vivre merge at Surajkund in Faridabad, Haryana during the first fortnight of each February. The curtains go up on the acclaimed annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela from 1st February onwards to 15th February, a celebration of Indian folk traditions and cultural heritage. Occupying a place of …

Suraj Kund Mela Celebrated at: Surajkund, District Faridabad (Haryana) Celebrated during: 07 – 23 February, 2025 Main attractions: Rich showcase of regional and international crafts and traditions Suraj Kund Mela: Suraj Kund Mela — About eight kilometers from New Delhi in the state of Haryana lies the village of Surajkund. As spring glides in, full of warmth and vibrancy leaving the cold …