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Delhi Book Fair

Delhi Book Fair: The Delhi Book fair is the largest fair in the country, in terms of size as well as on the economic side. It has a great contribution in supporting the growth of the neighboring markets. There are over 12000 publishers and 90, 000 titles every year in more than about 18 languages. This book fair in Delhi is visited by national and international publishers, distributors, librarians, researchers as well as people like academicians, teachers and students, writers and book lovers. Thousands of books are sold in the 9 days of the fair and there are foreign delegates and teams who come to participate in the fair. The Delhi book fair takes place at the sprawling Pragati Maidan. There are both new titles as well as the old favorites sold here. The Delhi Book fair also aims to diver the attention of the younger generation to focus more on reading books than reading from the internet. There are more than 200 leading publishers and booksellers who participate in the Delhi Book fair from near and far. There is also a good amount of foreign participation with publishers and distributors who come from places like US, China, Iran, Pakistan and Mauritius.

The Delhi Book Fair in Delhi is held in the early days of February.

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The International Trade Fair

The International Trade Fair: Trade and Handicraft fairs are a common phenomenon in Delhi. Some of the major events held here include the annual 13-day long International Trade Fair that begins on 14th November. This trade fair is held at the Pragati Maidan. This fair is a major event for the Business community. Corporate houses from all over the world come in this fair and business deal are finalised in a big way. This fair is also a major tourist attraction and lakhs of people visit the fair which ends after thirteen days.

Surajkund Crafts Mela

Surajkund Crafts Mela: Surajkund Crafts Mela is one of the largest crafts fair in India that is held every year in the Surajkund district of Haryana. The fair is truly the most popular among all fairs and festivals in Haryana and attracts visitors in large numbers from all parts of the country. Even several tourists from the world over arrive at the Surajkund Crafts Mela every year to witness the glorious culture and heritage of India. Surajkund is a small ancient kund (pond) in Haryana on the outskirts of Delhi. This picturesque place is the venue for the annual Handicrafts fair.

Pragati Maidan

Pragati Maidan is also host to many other fairs which includes the Auto Expo and the leather Fair. Through out the year Pragati Maidan is the venue for fairs and expositions. The Shakuntalam theatre is located in Pragati Maidan and regular film shows are held here. The months of September, October and November are busy with various types of fairs. The Handicrafts Fair at Delhi Haat is a major attraction for the lovers of handicrafts. The business fair held by the Delhi Government is also a major attraction for the Business community. The Diwali fairs around the Diwali festival is

Surajkund

Surajkund: The premises of the Surajkund have a perennial lake surrounded by rock-cut steps. The place is popular for a big fair, which takes place in the first two weeks of February. Surajkund is situated at a distance of about 11kms from the Qutab Minar on the Mehrauli-Badarpur road.

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Guru Purab (November - December): Guru Purab is the celebration of the birth of first of the ten Sikh gurus, Guru Nanak. 'Nagar Kirtans' are taken out through the streets and in the Gurdwaras, 'Granthees' recite verses from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs.


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