Chandigarh – The Haryana Tourism Department will organize the third Surajkund Diwali Fair from October 23 to 26, 2026, at the Surajkund Mela Complex, Faridabad. This four-day fair will be a unique confluence of Diwali celebrations, Indian art and handicrafts, traditional cuisine, and cultural performances. While the fair will offer a wide variety of products for Diwali shopping, it will also provide an opportunity for family entertainment and exposure to the rich heritage of Indian culture. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the fair on October 23. Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, along with other dignitaries and senior officials, will be present at the inaugural ceremony. Union Minister Manohar Lal will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony on October 26.
300 handicraft stalls offer a variety of Diwali shopping options – Around 300 stalls will be set up at the fair, showcasing a wide range of handicrafts, handloom products, traditional artefacts, home decor items, and Diwali essentials from various regions of the country. These stalls will provide visitors with the opportunity to purchase traditional and attractive products. Additionally, the event will provide an important platform for craftsmen and artisans to showcase their skills and products and promote them to a wider market.
A spacious food court will offer visitors a taste of cuisines from various states. A spacious food court will be available for visitors to the fair, featuring traditional dishes from various regions, along with popular food from renowned food brands. The diverse dining options will be a major draw for visitors. Shopping, dining, and entertainment activities will make the fair a special festive experience for families.
Surajkund Mela complex to be adorned with cultural programs and musical evenings – During the four-day fair, various cultural performances will be given by folk artists, folk dance troupes, and traditional artists. Through these programs, visitors will have the opportunity to closely observe and understand the diverse folk traditions, art, and cultural heritage of the country. The performance of renowned Sufi and folk singer Kanwar Grewal will be a special attraction in the cultural evenings of the fair. His singing, along with other cultural programs, will fill the atmosphere of the fair with enthusiasm and excitement. Through these performances, visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy music and folk culture.
Local craftsmen and Indian cultural heritage will get a boost – The objective of the third Surajkund Diwali Mela is to provide better shopping and entertainment opportunities to the people before Diwali, besides promoting traditional handicrafts, local artisans and Indian cultural heritage. This event will play an important role in enabling craftsmen to showcase their art and in introducing people to the diverse cultural traditions of the country. The Haryana Government and the Haryana Tourism Department have appealed to the people of the surrounding areas including Delhi-NCR to come with their families to the third Surajkund Diwali Mela, to be held from 23rd to 26th October, and enjoy the festival.
