Nestled against the rocky Aravalli hills in Faridabad, the ancient 10th-century reservoir of Surajkund—commissioned by King Suraj Pal of the Tomar dynasty—hosts the world's largest crafts fair every February.
### A Meeting Ground of Traditions
The Surajkund International Crafts Mela is a living celebration of rural craftsmanship. Over a million visitors wander through rustic thatched huts where master artisans demonstrate pottery, handloom weaving, terracotta sculpting, and metal embossing. Concurrently, open-air chaupals reverberate with folk performances from every Indian state and dozens of partner nations.
### Radio Haryanvi at Surajkund
For traditional musicians from Haryana, Surajkund represents a vital platform. Here, Sarangi players, Been jogis, and Ragni singers share the spotlight with international ensembles, proving that authentic rural folk arts possess universal magnetic appeal.