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Time of India
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3-day mango mela in Pinjore starts today
1 2 3 Panchkula: Yadavindra Garden in Pinjore is set to host the vibrant Mango Mela starting from Friday to Sunday, featuring over 500 varieties of mangoes from across India. Preparations are in full swing. The fair will be inaugurated by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, marking the beginning of a celebration of India's king of fruits. A wide array of mango varieties such as Dussehri, Chausa, Langra, Amrapali, Bombay Green, Ratol, Mallika, Ambika, and Ramkela will be on display. The event provides an ideal platform for mango growers to exhibit and sell fresh mangoes as well as mango-based products. Ashutosh Rajan, general manager of Haryana Tourism Corporation, announced that the 32nd edition of the Mango Mela will feature a host of activities, including student competitions, cultural evenings, and live performances. On July 4, students will participate in contests like rangoli, drawing, poster-making, and a mango quiz. The excitement continues on July 5 with events such as group dance, story writing, slogan creation, nail art, and handwriting competitions. On July 6, the final day, competitions like group singing, drawing, best out of waste, mehndi, and the crowd-favourite mango-eating contest will be held. The cultural segment of the mela will feature performances by folk groups such as the Nagada Party, Jangam Party, Bigpiper Group, Been Party, and Ektara artists, showcasing traditional music, dance, and colourful entertainment every evening. Another highlight of the fair will be the Shilp Bazaar, which will display handloom and handicrafts from artisans and weavers of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Rajasthan. This will offer visitors a chance to purchase unique handmade items while supporting regional craftsmanship. To enhance the visual appeal and support the state's 'Go Green' initiative, Yadavindra Garden will be lit with energy-efficient special lighting across its historic structures and gardens. Additionally, a multi-cuisine food court will serve a variety of mouth-watering dishes, including Indian street food, Punjabi delicacies, South Indian flavours, and Chinese cuisine.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
3-day mango festival at Yadavindra Gardens from July 4
1 2 Panchkula: Mango growers from across the country will showcase and sell mangoes and mango-based products during the 32nd edition of the three-day Mango Festival, scheduled to be held at Yadavindra Gardens, Pinjore, from July 4 to 6. Prominent mango varieties to be exhibited and entered into competition include Dussehri, Chausa, Langra, Amrapali, Bombay Green (Malda), Ratol, Mallika, Ambika, and Ramkela (a pickle variety). A large number of mango producers from across India are expected to participate. The event is being jointly organised by the Haryana Tourism Corporation and the horticulture department. The first day will feature student competitions such as rangoli, drawing, poster-making, and a mango quiz starting at 10 am. Cultural performances by folk artists, including Nagada Party, Jangam Party, Big Piper Group, Been Party, Ektara Party, and Bahurupiya dancers and singers, will add to the festive atmosphere. On the second day, student activities like group dance, story writing, slogan writing, nail art, and handwriting competitions will be held from 10 am. The final day will include group singing, drawing, 'Best out of Waste', mehendi, and mango-eating competitions, along with public entertainment. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Adam Lambert, 43, Takes off His Makeup and Leaves Us Without Words Telehealth Dave Undo The gardens will be decorated with special lighting on palaces, walls, and forts using energy-efficient methods in line with the 'Go Green' initiative. A multi-cuisine food court will offer Indian street food, Punjabi dishes, South Indian delicacies, and Chinese cuisine. The Craft Bazaar will showcase handloom and handicrafts from artisans and weavers of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, and other states. Managing director of Haryana Tourism, Dr Shaleen, announced that chief minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate the festival on July 4. Dr Shaleen chaired a preparatory meeting at the Red Bishop auditorium, Sector 1, to review arrangements. He directed departments to ensure law and order, parking, health services, mobile toilets, regular fogging, and drinking water availability throughout the event. The executive officer of Kalka municipal council was instructed to ensure cleanliness and proper parking before the festival. The roadways department was advised to run special buses from Kalka, Panchkula, and Chandigarh for visitor convenience. Police, medical, and fire departments were also issued necessary directions.
