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Mansar Food and Craft Mela is an important fair celebrated in the month of April during Baisakhi by Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department. The Mela lasts for 3 days and is celebrated at the beautiful Mansar Lake. The Lake is 62 km from Jammu state in India.
It is one of the best fairs celebrated in India and is also visited by large number of people from all over world. Also, people from the nearby areas and places come to take part in the festival. There are some exquisite items that are available on sale in the fair. The Mela displays the splendid Indian crafts and cuisine. The main aim of Mansar Food and Craft Mela is to preserve the real essence of Jammu.
The Mela comprises of various handicraft items such as Walnut Furniture and Artifacts crafted from Walnuts. Other crafted things at the Mela comprises of wall hangings, jewelry boxes, screens and room dividers. Kashmiri shawls, silk carpets and pottery are the other availabilities at the fair. Apart from that, the fair also showcase beautiful lacquered papier mache or nakkashi and painting scenes of hunting, frolicking animals and flowered carpets. These are all some of the major exquisites from Kashmir. Also, Shab deg kashmiri roghan josh, kashmiri gustaba, kashmiri mutanjan and pasande kabab are some of the food items available for the foodies at the fair.
This festive arena hosts a range of local handicrafts, made with exceptional workmanship displayed in its elegant finish. The authenticity of these products tends to give one a feeling of sophistication and class by just being in its presence. These products include paintings, pottery, beautiful artefacts, wall hangings, screens, jewellery boxes, and spectacular room dividers. Gorgeous designs of hunting, flowers, and frolicking animals are the main themes for this visual treat, as well as the famous and complex Nakarshi design and arrangement, which involves the integration of 5 layers of multicoloured lacquer. One is treated to the finesse of wonderfully crafted furniture and items from walnut, as well as the extensive collection of various creations of mimic stone works, a feature that this state is famous for. Tourists and travellers can't help but feel a part of the festivities with the vibrant and infectious energy of the celebrating locals.
If shopping isn't a key interest of yours, treat yourself to the myriad of aromas emanating from the food stalls, where you will find renowned delicacies like Shab Kashmiri Roghan Josh, Kashmiri Mutanjan, Kashmiri Gustaba, and the tasty Pasande Kabab. At the same time, visitors can explore vegetarian delights such as the famous Kashmiri Aloo Dum, Kashmiri Pulao and tasty Haak Spinach Kashmiri. All these food items are available in the mela along with several other delicious Kashmiri dishes. Engage and celebrate with the locals and find yourself being immersed in the traditions and culture of the land.
Kashmir is the crown state of India. It is rich in culture and diversity. Although it is known for Islamic culture, Kashmir also has a fair population of Hindus, who celebrate their festivals with much joy and ado. Along with celebrating national festivals like Diwali and Holi, Kashmir has its own local festivals. These are conducted by the local groups and people irrespective of their religious views take part in them. Some of these festivals like the Hemis festival is treated as national holiday to ensure everyone takes part in it. Such is the importance of festivals to bring people together. In this article, we shall explore some of the popular festivals in Kashmir.
