Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Saptache Sant Fair Promotes Organic and Handcrafted Products in Mangaluru
A special fair called 'Saptache Sant' has started at a temple in Mangaluru.
It's a week-long event where many people are showing and selling things that are good for the earth and made by hand.
Local artists and small business owners are sharing their creations.
The fair is part of a bigger temple celebration and is open every day from morning to night.
Leaders hope this event will help people remember their culture and support people who make things locally, making India more self-reliant.
The 'Saptache Sant' fair, promoting organic and handcrafted items, has opened at the Sri Vitobha Rukmai Temple in Mangaluru.
The event is part of the temple's annual Akhanda Bhajana Saptaha celebrations and is organized by the temple administration with Sri Venkataramana Temple.
Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath inaugurated the fair, emphasizing the revival of cultural spirit and community participation.
The fair aims to encourage support for local artisans and entrepreneurs, aligning with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative.
Visitors can explore eco-friendly, temple craft, and homemade products daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. for a week.
- Who
- Mangaluru South MLA Vedavyas Kamath, temple administrations, local artisans, and entrepreneurs
- What
- A week-long fair named 'Saptache Sant' promoting organic and handcrafted products
- When
- Inaugurated recently, running for one week
- Where
- Sri Vitobha Rukmai Temple, V.T. Road, Mangaluru
- Why
- To promote organic and handcrafted products, revive cultural spirit, encourage support for local artisans and entrepreneurs, and align with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision.
- Event Name
- Saptache Sant
- Location
- Sri Vitobha Rukmai Temple, V.T. Road, Mangaluru
- Duration
- One week
- Daily Timings
- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Organizers
- Sri Vitobha Rukmai Temple administration in collaboration with Sri Venkataramana Temple, Car Street