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Magh · December · Sheet (Winter)

Poush Mela

By our Culture Correspondent

Poush Mela
Poush Mela · Anindya Mondal 2001, CC BY-SA 4.0

Poush Mela is a celebrated fair in Santiniketan, held around the Bengali month of Poush. Folk music, crafts, local food, and performances create a festive meeting place.

“The fair brings rural crafts and music into a lively exchange with visitors. It reflects Santiniketan's distinctive blend of education, art, and community.”

Photo essay

Poush Mela — detail
Poush Mela, detail · Rajeeb Dutta, CC BY-SA 4.0
Poush Mela — scene
Poush Mela, scene · Anindya Mondal 2001, CC BY-SA 4.0