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Colours galore: Surajkund International Crafts Mela 2017
Artists from Jharkhand perform a dance during the press preview of Surajkund Mela at Faridabad, Haryana. For the first time in the history of Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Jharkhand has been chosen as a theme state, which begins on 1st of February at the sprawling Surajkund landscape. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT Photo)
Updated on: Nov 01, 2019 2:08 PM IST
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Artists from Jharkhand perform a dance during the press preview of Surajkund Mela at Faridabad, Haryana. For the first time in the history of Surajkund International Crafts Mela, Jharkhand has been chosen as a theme state, which begins on 1st of February at the sprawling Surajkund landscape. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT Photo)
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Jharkhand got the opportunity to promote its art, culture, crafts, handloom at the Surajkund Mela. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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An ethnic fashion show is also organised on 11th of February in which leading fashion designers, choreographer and models will display the cultural strength of the state. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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In 15 days, Jharkhand -- which is the 31st theme state -- will be showcasing its heritage, culture, arts and handicraft. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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One of Jharkhand’s festivals is Tusu Parab, which is a harvest festival celebrated in the last day of month of Paush. Karma is another religious festival along with Sarhul and Baandhna. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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Some of the pilgrimage centres and places that would be highlighted during the mela are Baidyanath Dham, Pahari Mandir, Parasnath Temple etc. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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An 18-foot statue of Birsa Munda has been erected at Surajkund. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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As the theme state, Jharkhand will have a wide scope to display and exhibit not only its culture but also showcase its customs and traditions. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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Artists from Haryana perform during the mela. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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The mela will end on February 15, 2017 with a closing ceremony in which the governors of Jharkhand and Haryana will be participating too. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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Artists prepare for Surajkund Mela in Faridabad, Haryana. (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
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