Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Gandhi Shilp Bazar Draws Crowds in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
The Gandhi Shilp Bazar is a big handicraft exhibition happening in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar from December 16 to 22.
It's organized by a group called Balnath Gramin Vikas Mahila Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha from Beed.
The exhibition was started by a man named Anil Bhalerao.
People from many states like West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and others have brought their beautiful handmade things to sell.
You can see and buy things like colorful sarees, wooden toys, metal sculptures, and even bamboo art.
There are also cultural performances like dance shows.
The exhibition is open every day from 11 am to 9 pm.
The organizers want everyone to come and enjoy the show.
The Gandhi Shilp Bazar is organized by Balnath Gramin Vikas Mahila Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Beed, under the Ministry of Textiles and Handicrafts Commissioner’s Office.
The exhibition is held at Patidar Bhavan, Jalna Road, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, from December 16 to 22.
Artisans from various states, including West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, are showcasing their handicrafts.
The exhibition features a variety of art forms, such as Kadhai, Kantha, jute art, Channapatna wooden toys, Banarasi sarees, and more.
Cultural performances, including Ganesh Vandana, Kathak, and Odissi, are part of the event.
- Who
- Organized by Balnath Gramin Vikas Mahila Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Beed; inaugurated by Anil Bhalerao
- What
- Gandhi Shilp Bazar (handicraft exhibition)
- When
- December 16-22
- Where
- Patidar Bhavan, Jalna Road, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Why
- To showcase and sell handicrafts from various states under the marketing assistance and service scheme of the Ministry of Textiles and the Handicrafts Commissioner’s Office
- Organizer
- Balnath Gramin Vikas Mahila Bahuuddeshiya Sanstha, Beed
- Location
- Patidar Bhavan, Jalna Road, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Duration
- December 16-22
- Inaugurator
- Anil Bhalerao, Vice President of Garware Community Centre
- Artisans' States
- West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, New Delhi, Rajasthan, and others
- Exhibition Timings
- 11 am to 9 pm daily
- Art Forms Showcased
- Kadhai, Kantha, jute art, Channapatna wooden toys, Banarasi sarees, metal sculptures, bamboo sculptures, Jamdani, Solapur wall hangings, Jalgaon metal carving, Rajasthani dye work, artificial jewellery, mojadi, Ajanta painting
- Cultural Performances
- Ganesh Vandana, Kathak, Odissi