Set at the rustic backdrop of Gauhar Mahal, the Deepotsav has everything Bhopalites want for this diwali. The exhibution cum sale will begin from Monday.
The Deepotsav offers great shopping experience for the shopaholics of the city this Diwali. From earthen diyas, to decoration materials and from trendy outfits to sparkling accessories all will available at the historical shopping hub of the city. It will continue till October 23.
In order to provide better market to the artisans of clay, handloom and handicrafts on Diwali festival, Deepotsav is being organized by the Department of Cottage and Village Industries at Gauhar Mahal. All the preparations have also been completed by the department for organizing the fair.
During the inauguration, Bhagirath Prasad Prajapati of Terracotta, Devidin Prajapati of Chhatarpur Dhamna and other famous artists of clay art will be present.
Anubha Srivastava Commissioner and Co-Managing Director Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation will have a dignified presence.
Around 50 artists have already arrived Bhopal to display their products.
To give a grand look to the Deepotsav fair, a gate is decorated at the entrance with terracotta and plating. In Deepotsav, clay craftsmen, potters of Khajuraho Dhaman and Matikala Board of Madhya Pradesh will participate displaying hand made artistic products. Diyas made in the shape of coconut and gujari will be the center of attraction. The fair will start with a cultural programme.
On the occasion of Diwali, various products of handlooms, handicrafts related to decorating houses to decorating themselves will be available.
Stalls of more than 55 different products will be set up in the fair. In which Dindori Dhamna's terracotta lamp will be the main one.
Along with this, bull metal of Betul, printing of Malwa, batik print of Bhairogarh Ujjain, lathe crafts Budhni, sarees of Maheshwar, Chanderi Ashok Nagar, Tikamgarh including famous brass stalls of Lakshmi, Ganesh and other worship related materials are included.