The weeklong celebration began from Tuesday with denizens sharing Christmas greetings, merrymaking and through indulging themselves in different leisure activities. The State Capital which registers sizeable Christian population including the members of other communities celebrated the occasion with gaiety. Rich aroma wafting out of bakeries, confectionery shops added to the zeal as people frequently visited the shops. A large gathering of people was seen in the churches. Floral tributes, prayer, carol songs marked the occasion.
Besides, the religious activities carried out at different churches, on the special day, several city residents indulged them in different recreational actions. While the hotels, restaurants and eateries were packed up with people, the capital city’s major attraction these days – the ongoing Khadi and Saras Mela witnessed huge footfall on Christmas day.
For the first time, based on Christmas theme, a grand celebration was organised at Bapu Nagar aka Khadi Mela, Morhabadi. Giant Christmas tree decked up on the premises of Khadi Mela greeted the customers there. Cake-cutting ceremony was also organised on Khadi Mela premises as well to celebrate the occasion with fervor. A series of cultural events made the day, a memorable one for the visitors there.
“With every passing year, the fair is getting bigger and better. Wide range of goods are available for the customers of all age groups here at a reasonable price. From accessories to home décors including a few edible items is available under the one roof with a satisfactory customer service,” said Raghuvendra Kumar, a customer who along with his family members visited Khadi Mela.
Another shopaholic, who spent her day at Khadi Mela not just appreciated the arrangements there but was amused to check out the variety of products available at the fair. “Have never imagined that this annual fair have so much to offer to the visitors. Almost, every product is available here. Besides, small Knick-knacks and high end luxurious products, the arrangements here is that of a world class business affair organised in any of the metro city on a large scale,” said Megha Basin.
The annual event that brings together the striking range of indigenous products and Khadi items from across the nation has some unique elements that add to the exclusivity.
This season, some greenery too has been added to the venue, with quite a number of nursery owners putting up their stalls on the premises of the venue.
The fair spread over an area of six lakh sq. ft. of Morhabadi Ground has kids’ amusement park, food courts, hangers of exotic products, home décor items, designer apparel ranges, edible products and much more for the customers.
Organised keeping the tastes and preferences of all age groups, apart the regular stalls, a few dedicated tattoo booths, on the spot crafting of goods have made the debut here. Also, elaborate arrangements through dedicated tribal food counters have been made to popularise the tribal delicacies among the fair hoppers.