Photos: Delhi mango festival unites aficionados at Dilli Haat

The two-day annual Delhi Mango festival kicked off today at Dilli Haat. The 29th Mango Festival organized by the Delhi tourism department will showcase around 500 varieties of the ‘King of fruits’. Delhi’s Mango festival is a platform bringing together sellers, gourmands, horticulturists and growers from all parts of the country in celebration of this delicious fruit. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

Updated on: Jun 30, 2017 6:13 PM IST

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The two-day annual Delhi Mango festival kicked off today at Dilli Haat. The 29th Mango Festival organized by the Delhi tourism department will showcase around 500 varieties of the ‘King of fruits’. Delhi’s Mango festival is a platform bringing together sellers, gourmands, horticulturists and growers from all parts of the country in celebration of this delicious fruit. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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First organised in 1988, this annual fest celebrates the magnificence of the king of fruits. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Delhi Tourism department organises the Mango Festival with an aim to provide exposure to the domestic mango industry. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The festival introduces attendees to popular varieties such as Dussehri, Langra, Chausa, Rataul and Alphonso, to the more exotic Jahangir, Neelashwari, Himasagar, Kensington , Amrapali Neelam, and Bombay Green. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Alongside a mango mandi, there will be a quiz based on facts around mangoes, and a mango eating contest.

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The event attempted to rope in people with mango-eating competitions and cultural programmes. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The event also has chefs present at the venue demonstrating innovative recipes using mangoes. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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The festival will run from June 30th- July 2nd in the capital. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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A view of the varieties of mangoes on display at the Mango Festival at Dilli Haat, Janak Puri in New Delhi. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)

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Children relish the mangoes during the Mango Festival at Dilli Haat. (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)