Invitation for participation in the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela -2026

The 39th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Mela (Fair)-2026 is scheduled to be held from 31 January to 15 February 2026 at Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana (India).

The crafts fair, which is jointly hosted by Union Ministries of Tourism & Culture; External Affairs; Textiles; ICCR and the Government of Haryana, showcases the finest traditions of handicrafts, handlooms, culture and cuisine across India as well as other countries. More than 44 Countries with 635 foreign artists participated in the 38th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2025.

The Government of Haryana invites participation in the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2026 by cultural troupes (of around 10-15 members) and artisans/ craftspersons based in Estonia who wish to showcase their heritage at the Mela.

The Surajkund Mela Authority will provide free boarding, lodging and transportation from Delhi Airport to the Mela ground during the stay of cultural troupe/artisans/crafts persons at the Mela. It may, however, be mentioned here that incidental expenses including airfare, customs duty, other travel within India, goods insurance (for damage, theft, etc.) and any professional fee, if applicable shall not be provided by the Mela Authority.

Interested cultural troupes/artisans/crafts persons, who wish to participate in the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela-2026, may forward their proposal(s) to: cons.tallinn@mea.gov.in .

For any further queries, the Surajkund Mela Authority can be approached on following coordinates: Mr. Rajinder Sharma, Liaison Officer, Haryana Government Tourist Bureau at email haryanatourism74@gmail.com 

More information:https://haryanatourism.gov.in/fair-and-festivals/surajkund-international-craft-mela/

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