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Bhandara Celebrates Folk Art Heritage at Village Fair
✍️ News18 Marathi
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 03:03 AM
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In Bhandara district, a village fair (mandai) was held across multiple villages to celebrate and preserve the region's folk art traditions.
The district of Bhandara in Maharashtra hosted a village fair, known locally as a mandai, to showcase and preserve its rich folk art heritage. The event drew participants from several villages, each bringing traditional music, dance, and craft displays. Local artisans demonstrated age‑old techniques, while performers entertained crowds with folk songs and dances.
Organizers emphasized the fair’s role in keeping cultural practices alive for younger generations. Visitors could see live demonstrations of weaving, pottery, and other crafts that are integral to the region’s identity.
The fair also served as a platform for community bonding, with stalls offering local cuisine and a space for elders to share stories about the district’s artistic past. Officials noted that such events help sustain the cultural fabric of rural Maharashtra.
Organizers emphasized the fair’s role in keeping cultural practices alive for younger generations. Visitors could see live demonstrations of weaving, pottery, and other crafts that are integral to the region’s identity.
The fair also served as a platform for community bonding, with stalls offering local cuisine and a space for elders to share stories about the district’s artistic past. Officials noted that such events help sustain the cultural fabric of rural Maharashtra.