Archive · 17 Jan 2026
SARAS Mela in Guntur Attracts 12 Lakh Visitors
The SARAS Mela is a big fair in Guntur that shows off the amazing things made by self-help groups from all over India.
It has over 300 stalls with handicrafts, clothes, food, and even medicines.
More than 12 lakh people visited the fair, which is a lot!
The fair also has food courts, live kitchens, and an amusement park, making it a fun place for families.
The fair started on January 6 and will end on January 18.
It was inaugurated by the Chief Minister and other important ministers.
People from Guntur and nearby districts came to enjoy the fair and buy handmade products.
The SARAS Mela in Guntur has attracted over 12 lakh visitors since its inception on January 6.
The fair features over 300 stalls showcasing handicrafts, textiles, food, and ayurvedic medicines from SHG members across India.
Inaugurated by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, the event has seen a surge in visitors, especially on holidays.
The mela includes food courts, live kitchens, and an amusement park, making it a popular family outing.
The event concludes on January 18, celebrating rural enterprise, culture, and craftsmanship.
- Who
- Organized by the district rural development agency, inaugurated by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, Union minister of state for rural development and communications, Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, and MSME minister Kondapalli Srinivas.
- What
- A national-level DWCRA Bazaar showcasing the artistic skills and entrepreneurial spirit of self-help group (SHG) members.
- When
- January 6 to January 18, with inauguration on January 8.
- Where
- Near Reddy College on Nallapadu Road, Guntur.
- Why
- To provide a national-level marketing platform for SHG products and celebrate rural enterprise, culture, and craftsmanship.
- Event Name
- SARAS Mela
- Location
- Guntur, near Reddy College on Nallapadu Road
- Duration
- January 6 to January 18
- Visitor Count
- 12 lakh
- Stalls
- 300+
- Inauguration
- January 8 by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu
- High Traffic Days
- January 10, 11, 14, 15 (over 1 lakh visitors each day)
- Products Displayed
- Handicrafts, handloom textiles, garments, food, ayurvedic medicines, and more
