The district-level Kendujhar Gonasika Mahotsav that had begun on January 8 concluded on Wednesday registering a business of more than Rs 1 crore in the exhibition-cum-sale fair.
A total of 198 stalls exhibiting handicrafts, handlooms and other products from different States attracted thousands of visitors to the week-long fair every day. Besides, the national-level Palishree Mela that coincided with the Mahotsav was another attraction. Stalls serving variety of food items like Mudhi, Mutton, Dahibara Aludam, Rajastani dishe, etc were put up at the inter-district food festival.
Cultural troupes from Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab presented their folk dances while Odisha’s Sambalpuri, Ranapa, Jodi Sankha, Munda dance, Santal dance, Gotipua, Changu dance and Odishi, etc in the evenings added colors the cultural extravaganza.
Different people’s forums and Keonjhar citizens praised Collector Dr N Thirumalla Nayak and his team for successfully organising the event.