Toshali Crafts Mela showcases several unique and artistic crafts made by craftsmen and artisans from all over the country. The event is organised by the State Institute for Development of Arts and Crafts (SIDAC), Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, Government of Odisha. One of the most popular crafts Mela of India, it is organized every year to provide a right platform for all weavers, artisans and sculptors.
The festival aims at providing a platform for weavers, artisans, craftsmen to sell their products directly without any middlemen. The fair brings buyers and sellers closer together. It also helps buyers understand the time and effort that goes into creating a beautiful product. This fair also aims to strengthen the economic positions of deprived weavers and artisans from all over the country. If you love to explore the cultural alleys, you will surely love to visit this fair at least once in your life. A country's heartbeat lies in its cultural practices. Pandemic situation has proved to be a huge setback for craftsmen who find these fairs and exhibitions the only hope to keep their skill and work alive. The fair is attended by artisans from different parts of the country.
Date, Venue & Tickets of Toshali Crafts Mela 2024
Toshali Crafts Mela is usually organised in winter months and the dates keep varying. Toshali Mela 2024 was organised in Bhubaneshwar from 10 January 2023 to 28 January 2023. The fair is held at Janata Maidan. There is no ticket entry to the fair. As soon as the dates of the fair are announced, weavers, artisans, and craftsmen start preparations to showcase their products and sell them at good prices to discerning buyers.
Major Attractions Of Toshali Crafts Mela
Toshali national crafts mela is a celebration of arts and crafts. It is the best platform to showcase painstakingly created handmade products. More than 80 stalls give a chance to artisans from different parts of a country a proper platform that helps them keep their skills alive. Here are the highlights of the fair.
1. Handlooms and Handicrafts Stalls from Different States
The event is an initiative to preserve these old skills and expertise of rural India. Several famous handlooms of Odisha are Toshika Handlooms, Patta from Berhampur, Khandua from Cuttack and Nuapatna.
2. Cultural programmes
The stage is graced by several talents with expertise in different zones such as classical, contemporary and many more. Many dance team and troupes perform on the stage showcasing their talents.
3. Food Stalls
There are several food stalls serving different cuisines of India. But, what makes you go gaga is the food of Odisha. There is a food court comprising 30 stalls, represented by exclusive hotels and restaurants which offer a delicious multi-cuisine menu to the visitors. But, what will leave you drooling is the traditional Odisha Cuisine.
How To Reach Toshali Crafts Mela in Bhubaneswar 2024
Toshali Crafts Mela is one of the national fairs held in India. Held in Bhubaneswar mela 2024 Odisha, Toshali Crafts Mela attracts many visitors and art admirers every year. This fair is organized by the Handlooms, Textile, and Handicrafts Department, Odisha. This fair's objective is to provide a platform to artists so that they can interact with their buyers. If you are wondering how to reach there, we are here to help you out. There are several routes to reach Toshali Crafts Mela. We provide all the details; you can choose any of the routes according to your budget and preferences.
- Nearest Major City. Bhubaneswar
- Nearest Airport. Biju Patnaik International Airport
- Nearest Railbase. New Bhubaneswar Railway Station.
By Air
Bhubaneswar is one of the major cities in India. It is needless to say that Bhubaneswar is well-connected with other cities. Bhubaneswar has its airport, Biju Patnaik International Airport.
- Distance from Biju Patnaik International Airport. 8 Km·
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By Train
Bhubaneswar is well-connected with other cities by rail routes. You can board trains from junctions like Howrah, New Delhi, Bandra Terminus, etc. to reach New Bhubaneswar Railway Station.
- Distance from New Bhubaneswar Railway Station. 5 Km
By Road
As we mentioned earlier, Bhubaneswar is one of the major cities in India. The roads are well maintained. You can board buses. Odisha state transport corporation runs buses. Apart from state buses, there are private buses as well.
- Distance From Cuttack. 20 Km
- Distance From Brahmapur. 154 Km
- Distance From Rourkela. 236 Km
- Distance From Kharagpur. 276 Km
- Distance From Jamshedpur. 281 Km
- Distance From Haldia. 302 Km
- Distance From Kolkata. 441 Km
- Distance From Delhi. 1731 Km.
- Distance From Hyderabad. 1045 Km
- Distance From Bangalore. 1437 Km
Frequently Asked Questions About Toshali Crafts Mela 2024
Ques 1. Where is Toshali Crafts Mela organised?
Ans 1. Toshali Crafts Mela is usually organised in winter months and the dates keep varying. Toshali Crafts Mela 2024 was organised in Bhubaneshwar from January 10 to January 28. The fair is held at Janata Maidan.
Ques 2. What is the aim of organising Toshali Crafts Mela ?
Ans. The festival aims at providing a platform for weavers, artisans, craftsmen to sell their products directly without any middlemen. The fair brings buyers and sellers closer together. It also helps buyers understand the time and effort that goes into creating a beautiful product.
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