Author: Sutun Nayak

Surajkund Craft Mela 2026 is not just another festival date to circle. It is one of India’s most serious platforms for living culture. No gimmicks. No cosmetic patriotism. Just craft, skill, and survival.

Hosted annually in Haryana, the Surajkund Craft Mela has earned its reputation by doing something radical. It respects artisans. It pays attention to process. And it gives India’s traditional economy a global stage without diluting it.

This year, by naming Uttar Pradesh as the theme state, the mela is not being nostalgic. It is being precise.

Uttar Pradesh as Theme State: A Strategic Call

Uttar Pradesh is not a token choice. It is a heavyweight.

From Banarasi silk to Moradabad brassware, from Chikankari embroidery to Bhadohi carpets, Uttar Pradesh carries centuries of craft intelligence. This is not heritage frozen in glass cases. This is a skill passed through hands, families, and neighbourhoods.

Surajkund Craft Mela 2026 will spotlight this ecosystem on a full scale. Not just products, but the people behind them.

This matters because India’s craft story is often flattened into décor. Uttar Pradesh breaks that illusion. Its crafts are economic engines, employing millions and anchoring regional livelihoods.

That is not sentiment. That is a fact.

The Crafts That Built Civilisations

Uttar Pradesh’s craft legacy did not arrive overnight. It was engineered over centuries.

Banaras alone represents one of the world’s most complex textile traditions. Every weave is geometry. Every motif is memory. Moradabad’s metal craft feeds global markets. Saharanpur’s woodwork travels far beyond Indian borders.

Surajkund Craft Mela 2026 gives these traditions visibility without translation. No need to modernise them for approval. The work speaks for itself.

That is power.

Folk Arts, Not Museum Pieces

The mela is not only about objects. It is about expression.

As the theme states, Uttar Pradesh will also bring its folk music, dance forms, and performance traditions to the forefront. Nautanki, Raslila, and regional storytelling traditions will be part of the live cultural programming.

This is important. Folk arts die when they are archived instead of performed. Surajkund keeps them breathing.

In an era where culture is often compressed into reels and trends, this festival insists on presence. You show up. You listen. You engage.

No shortcuts.

Cultural Diplomacy Without the Noise

Surajkund Craft Mela has always been a soft-power platform. International participation is routine, not performative. Diplomats, cultural delegations, and global buyers attend not for spectacle, but for sourcing and collaboration.

With Uttar Pradesh as the theme state in 2026, India is quietly exporting credibility. Craft is not nostalgia. It is an industry.

And unlike loud summits and glossy expos, this is diplomacy done with clay, thread, wood, and metal.

Subtle. Effective. Durable.

What Visitors Can Expect in 2026

Visitors to the Surajkund Craft Mela 2026 can expect a fully immersive experience of Uttar Pradesh.

Craft clusters curated by region
Live artisan demonstrations
Traditional cuisine from across UP
Folk performances rooted in community traditions
Direct interaction with master craftsmen

This is not retail therapy. This is cultural literacy.

And yes, it is also a reminder that India’s informal economy often carries more design intelligence than most urban studios.

Why This Choice Sends a Bigger Message

By choosing Uttar Pradesh, Surajkund Craft Mela 2026 is making a statement about scale and seriousness.

Big states matter. Deep traditions matter. And craft deserves policy-level respect, not seasonal applause.

For artisans, this visibility can translate into orders, recognition, and sustainability. For audiences, it is an education without preaching. For India, it reinforces that cultural confidence does not require reinvention.

It requires commitment.

Ministry of Textiles (Development Commissioner for Handicrafts) — Event Page for Surajkund Craft Mela 2026
https://indian.handicrafts.gov.in/en/events/view/NjAy

https://cgiperth.gov.in/event?id=e36rd

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On the New Year, a Sea of Devotees at Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham in Alipur; Over 20 Lakh Offer Darshan

New Delhi [India], January 2: On the occasion of the New Year, a massive crowd of devotees gathered at Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham in Alipur, Delhi. The entire temple complex and surrounding areas resonated with chants of “Jai Shri Shyam.” According to estimates, more than 20 lakh devotees offered darshan to Shyam Baba, with the scale of the gathering drawing comparisons to the Kumbh Mela.

Ghanshyam Gupta Javeri, National President of Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham, stated that long queues for darshan had formed from the early hours of New Year’s Day. The atmosphere was steeped in devotion, echoing continuously with chants in praise of Shyam Baba.

He further shared that Khatu Shyam Delhi Dham, often described by devotees as a wonder of the world, witnessed queues stretching 4 to 5 kilometres as soon as people stepped into 2026. Despite the overwhelming crowd, devotees displayed remarkable enthusiasm and unwavering faith.

Darshan commenced as early as 1:00 a.m., and even at that hour, the surroundings reverberated with “Jai Jai Shyam.” Devotee lines were seen extending up to 6 kilometres. Throughout the event, discipline and devotion prevailed, as devotees welcomed the New Year by offering themselves at the feet of Shyam Baba.

On this occasion, the endeavour was led by S.S. Agarwal, Satyabhushan Jain, National Senior Vice President Hariom Goyal, National General Secretary Sanjeev Kumar Mittal, National General Secretary Ramesh Gupta, National General Secretary Pawan Singh, Madhu Gopal Goyal, Anil Gupta, and Naveen Garg.

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Day 3 received an overwhelming response from the audience, with thousands of attendees participating in the grand event

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], January 2:  The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel, visited Namotsav at Sanskardham, the musical multimedia production that portrays the life and journey of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Hon’ble CM was accompanied by several distinguished dignitaries, including Cabinet Ministers Shri Kanubhai Desai, Shri Jitubhai Vaghani, award-winning filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker and Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Information and Broadcasting.

Well-known personalities from Gujarat and the Indian film industry were also present, including actress and model Namitha Vankawala, Reeva Rachchh, lead actress, Laalo, National Award-winning filmmaker Manish Saini, Viswanathan Ramaswamy, Founder and Director of Divo, producer Mallireddy Veerendra Chowdary and actress Avani.

Cabinet Ministers Shri Pradyumanbhai Vaja, Shri Kunwariji Bavaliya and Shri Nareshbhai Patel, and Ministers of State Shri Pravinbhai Mali, Shri Kamleshbhai Patel and Shri Swarupji Thakor were also present. Chief Whip – Gujarat Legislative Assembly, Shri Balkrishna Khanderao Shukla, too, joined the event.

The event was also graced by Dr RK Shah, Chairman, Sanskardham and Shri Mahendrabhai Bhatt, Vice-President, Sanskardham; award-winning filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, known for films like Lagaan and Swades, and Shri Ajaybhai Patel, Chairman, The Gujarat State Co-Operative Bank Ltd and The Ahmedabad District Co-Operative Bank Ltd, too, made their presence felt.

As the buzz around Namotsav continued to build, Day 3 at Sanskardham witnessed an overwhelming response from the attendees. The evening drew a large and diverse audience, including prominent names from the cooperative industry, leaders from the RSS and several senior IAS Officers.

Namotsav celebrated the remarkable journey of India’s Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, through artistic expression, vibrant performances, multimedia installations and the presence of eminent national leaders, led by renowned Gujarati artist Sairam Dave.

Sanskardham stands on the ideological foundation of Sanskar, service, values and love for the nation. The institution gets its inspiration from the philosophy of Lakshmanrao Inamdar ji, fondly remembered across Gujarat as Vakil Saheb, who believed that divinity resides in the human conscience and that every individual is capable of imbibing values. When education is grounded in ethics and responsibility, it becomes a powerful force in shaping the nation’s future.

Guided by the National Education Policy 2020 and inspired by the core values of service and nationhood, Sanskardham’s educational institutions, Laxman Gyanpith School and Global Mission International School, are shaping learning environments where values become a way of life and childhood is given purposeful direction. These institutions reflect Sanskardham’s commitment to nurturing responsible, aware and grounded global citizens from an early age.

This vision extends into higher education through Anant National University, which is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems. Other institutions under the Sanskardham umbrella include Anant School of Excellence, Sanskardham Drone Academy and Vijayi Bharat Foundation (VBF), each contributing uniquely to holistic education and skill development. VBF is committed to developing top sporting talent in India. Its world-class facilities and multi-disciplinary approach offer expert-led training and individualised support, enabling athletes to achieve success on both national and international stages. VBF’s uniqueness lies in integrating traditional Indian practices with modern sports science techniques and contributing to nation-building through sports.

NAMTECH is a pioneering global institution driving innovation in the space of technology transformation for Industry 4.0 and beyond. It’s the first Manufacturing Engineering and Technology (MET) school in India. It is at the forefront of India’s industrial transformation and deeply rooted within the national aspirations for Viksit Bharat 2047, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and Net Zero Bharat 2070. NAMTECH is committed to building purpose-driven techno-managers who apply technical expertise with ethical intent, societal awareness, and sustainable impact.

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New Delhi [India], January 2: For most 17-year-olds, the biggest worry is an upcoming exam. For Shiv, the focus is entirely different as he splits his time between welding workshops and government offices, quietly working to overhaul India’s infrastructure safety. The journey to becoming Gujarat’s youngest civic engineer began not in a classroom, but with a funeral. Years ago, his great-grandfather fell to his death while attempting to fix a simple streetlight, a preventable tragedy that remains the leading cause of industrial fatalities in India. While most would mourn, Shiv calculated. Fresh off a stellar academic run as his school’s Grade 10 Valedictorian, Shiv did the unthinkable: he took a gap year. While his peers rushed into coaching centres, he stepped into the dust and heat of construction sites, driven by a singular, obsessive question: Can we engineer a world where gravity no longer kills?

The answer is the Modular Arm Pole (MAP), Shiv’s flagship invention that has already secured two design patents and disrupted the status quo of urban maintenance. Rejecting the industry’s reliance on flimsy safety harnesses, which rely on human error, Shiv engineered a mechanical intervention featuring a custom gear assembly and an auto-engaging brake that brings the light down to the worker, effectively eliminating the climb. Critically, Shiv integrated a specialized composite base designed to absorb shock loads and prevent the structure from buckling under stress. The results are undeniable: maintenance time slashed by 83%, carbon emissions cut by 59% due to the elimination of scaffolding logistics, and most importantly, zero fatalities in pilot zones. The industry noticed. The MAP has transitioned from a prototype to a commercial powerhouse, generating reported revenues of ₹38 Lakhs and securing a lease agreement valued at ₹1 Crore, with units deployed at sites managed by industry titans.

Yet, Shiv realised that hardware alone could not fix a broken culture. Understanding that innovation dies without regulation, he leveraged data from his 120-unit deployment to draft the “Construction Safety Amendment,” a legislative bill currently under review. By petitioning the state to mandate auto-locking mechanisms rather than just PPE, Shiv successfully transitioned from inventor to policy architect, proving that teenage rebellion can look like rewriting the law to shift the burden of safety from the worker to the machine.

To ensure no worker was left behind during this transition, he simultaneously launched Project Wave, a youth-led humanitarian juggernaut that has mobilized 110 volunteers to transform the sector’s safety culture. The metrics are forensic and staggering: across 120 active sites, the initiative has protected 23,000 workers, physically preventing an estimated 850 serious injuries and 220 potential deaths annually. Shiv didn’t just install poles; he installed a safety mindset, conducting training workshops for over 21,000 laborers and distributing 13,000 PPE kits. Crucially, recognising the invisible crisis of female labour, he launched a massive menstrual health drive that distributed 25,000 sanitary pads, skyrocketing hygiene adoption rates from a dismal 9% to 86% in target zones.

This duality of High Tech and Deep Impact defines Shiv’s portfolio. While revolutionising physical infrastructure, he also looked at the mental well-being of his peers as the Founder and CEO of bVocal. Backed by ₹55 Lakhs in angel investment for a 5% equity stake, the platform provides an anonymous, secure space for mental health support, aiming to solve the silent crisis of student anxiety. His technical prowess is further validated by his academic output; Shiv is a published author in prestigious Springer and Elsevier journals, contributing original research on AI-driven wildlife re-identification and geothermal desalination. From the micro-mechanics of a gear system to the macro-economics of a ₹1 Crore lease, and from the code of an AI algorithm to the legal code of the State Government, Shiv has proven that the gap year was not a pause; it was a launchpad. He stands today not just as a student, but as the architect of a safer, smarter India.

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New Delhi [India], January 2: Globally respected life and business coach Sneh Desai continues to set new benchmarks in the personal transformation and self-development space in India. Known for creating deep, lasting change rather than short-term motivation, Sneh Desai’s work has impacted millions across the country and abroad through a powerful blend of mindset mastery, financial intelligence, emotional strength, health awareness, and spiritual clarity.

With over 26 years of experience, Sneh Desai has served as a life coach and mentor to more than 26 lakh people worldwide, including students, homemakers, professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate leaders, athletes, and business owners seeking sustainable success, happiness, peace, and personal growth.

A Lifetime Dedicated to Learning and Leadership

Sneh Desai began delivering training programs publicly at the age of 9 and achieved a historic milestone by becoming one of the youngest Microsoft Certified Professionals in the world at just 12. His inner journey started early — learning meditation at age 4, understanding the subconscious mind by 7, becoming a Yogacharya and learning alternative healing therapies at 14, and studying sacred texts like The Bhagavad Gita at 16.

He is the author of 12 books, including two bestselling titles — Change Your Life and Ultimate Secrets To Wealth, co-authored with legendary global thought leader Brian Tracy.

Currently, Sneh Desai runs 14 successful businesses and acts as a business coach to 200+ companies, helping founders and leaders scale with clarity, purpose, and long-term vision.

From the Stage to the Himalayas: Living the Transformation

What sets Sneh Desai apart is his belief that transformation must be experienced, not just spoken about. In a historic and unmatched achievement, he is the only coach in India to have taken more than 100 people to the Everest Base Camp.

This powerful expedition is conducted once every 1.5 years, where participants overcome extreme physical challenges, mental limitations, and deep-rooted fears — a journey that has inspired many to pursue the ultimate dream of climbing Mount Everest. This initiative stands as a living extension of his teachings, proving that when the mind shifts, reality follows.

Awards, Accolades & Global Recognition

Sneh Desai’s contribution has been widely recognized across leading platforms:

• Awarded “Expert in Digital Coach” by The Economic Times (TOI Group)

• Honoured with the Bharat Nirman Award

• Named “Cool Guru” by The Times of India

• Titled “The Magician of Words” by Dainik Bhaskar

• Featured across 135+ national and international media platforms

His training company has also been awarded among the Top Educational Institutes of India, and his signature workshop The Super Rich has received extensive global media coverage for its role in financial empowerment.

Blockbuster Success of ‘Change Your Life’

Recently, Sneh Desai concluded a 3-Day ‘Change Your Life’ (CYL) Workshop at the iconic Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Delhi. The event saw massive participation from across India and was widely praised for its high-energy environment, practical frameworks, and deep mindset reprogramming focused on money, relationships, health, leadership, and purpose.

The Change Your Life workshop has emerged as one of India’s most admired and result-oriented self-development programs, with:

• 1000+ free CYL seminars

• 400+ full-scale CYL workshops

• Programs conducted across 23 cities in India

• A strong international following from the UK, USA, Australia, Tanzania, and beyond

Mega Announcement: ‘Change Your Life’ – Surat Edition

Building on the momentum of Delhi’s success, Sneh Desai has announced the next ‘Change Your Life’ Mega Workshop, scheduled for 1st, 2nd & 3rd May in Surat, Gujarat.

The Surat edition is being positioned as one of the largest self-development events in India till date, expected to attract thousands of participants from across Gujarat and the country. The event promises a complete transformation experience — mental, emotional, financial, physical, and spiritual — under one roof.

Shivangi Desai & the Fit Bharat Mission

Standing alongside Sneh Desai is Shivangi Desai, India’s No.1 Health & Nutrition Coach, his wife, and the Co-Founder of the Fit Bharat Mission. Through this mission, she has played a pivotal role in transforming health awareness and lifestyle habits across India, complementing Sneh Desai’s work on mindset, performance, and life mastery.

From learning meditation at the age of 4 to becoming a Yogacharya and alternative healing expert by 14, and studying spiritual scriptures like The Bhagavad Gita by 16, Sneh Desai’s life reflects deep-rooted wisdom combined with modern success strategies. His flagship ‘Change Your Life’ (CYL) workshop is conducted across 23 Indian cities, with 1000+ free seminars and 220+ full-scale workshops completed so far. He has also trained 1600+ trainers through his Train The Trainer program.

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