A 12-day Saras Mela began on Sunday at Jagadhri in Yamunanagar district of Haryana.The Mela was inaugurated by the Haryana Tourism and Education Minister Kanwar Pal.
Speaking on the occasion, the Tourism Minister said that the Mela is a reflection of the Indian culture.
He said that such Melas are a means of entertainment and a platform for artists, sculptors and craftsmen to showcase their talent.
He informed that this is the third Saras Mela organized by the State Government under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal.
At the 12-day Mela, more than 225 stalls are installed. These stalls have displayed wood and clay art-based items, delectable dishes, embroidery items, accessories made by artists from Assam, woodwork by artists from Saharanpur and decoration items by artists from Lucknow.
During the inauguration of the Mela, schools and colleges students of Yamunanagar presented colorful Haryanvi cultural programmes. A cultural group of internationally renowned Haryanvi artist Prakash Malik enchanted the audience with their dancing and singing style.