After the scorching heat, the Bhopalites are taking the pleasure to enjoy the ‘Ashada Mela’ at Bhopal Haat. The Ashada Mela that began from June 12 is evoking a good response, especially by female participants. The fair is being organised by Panchayat and Gramin Vikas department of Madhya Pradesh.
The Bhopal Haat always brings something new for the people of the city. The mela is embellished with the special items from various parts of the country. One could find articles of interior decoration, jewellery, spices and much more in the haat.
While talking to The Pioneer in-charge of the fair Dinesh Tiwari said, “Many fairs are organised at Bhopal Haat for the people of the city. Another reason of organising such melas is to promote the Self Help Groups, working in different parts of the country.” This fair is being organised to mark the month of Ashada according to the Hindu calendar. He also said that this time the mela has brought different materials from Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. There are around 49 Self Help Groups (SHGs) participated in the Ashada mela.
There is a high range of decorative items from Gujarat, like wall hangings and other ornaments for interior decoration. There are night lamps from Rajasthan, hand printed bed sheets, fine and trendy dress materials, readymade kurtis and bed-sheets from Chhattisgarh Kosa Silk and household textiles from Tikamgarh.
The mela also sports a major collection from Madhya Pradesh such as a variety of Chanderi dress material, sarees, Dabu print, terracotta, Bagh print and jute and leather items like purses and hand bags. The fair has got artisans from Indore, Khandwa, Satna and Harda.
But that is not all, there will be cultural programmes organised on weekends to entertain the customers arriving at the Mela. An orchestra programme was convened here on Sunday. A variety of eatables is also served at the mela. The mela has got the interest of the people. It is more capturing the attention of women as there is a large range of jewelleries and accessories aimed to please their taste. The mela would conclude here on June 26.