Chalo Surajkund Mela

The 29th Surajkund International Crafts Mela, in which theme state Chhattisgarh is showcasing its unique cultural and historical heritage, is drawing thousands of visitors. Several artists from 18 countries, including partner nation Lebanon, and states like Punjab and Haryana are enthralling the audience with their textiles, folk dances and scupture.

Here are some glimpses from the Mela...

Image: Folk artists at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Tourists dance with folk artists at the International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Folk artists at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Artists from Lebanon perform at the International Crafts Mela. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Folk artists at Surajkund International Crafts Mela. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Foreign artists pose with an artist dressed as Lord Shiva. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Foreign artists with a folk artist from Punjab. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Russian performers with a folk artist. Photograph: PTI Photo

Image: Folk artists pose during the International Crafts Mela. Photograph: PTI Photo