India, Dec. 18 -- Bihar Saras Mela

Organised by the state government, the Bihar Saras Mela is an ongoing crafts fair in Patna that received an overwhelming response on its first Sunday, after opening on December 12. More than 80,000 visitors reportedly attended within the first two days.

The fair aims to empower women from vulnerable groups through entrepreneurship, and serves as a marketplace for self-help groups. It features over 500 stalls run by women from all 38 districts of Bihar, as well as from 24 other states. Visitors can explore handicrafts, handloom products, artworks, apparel and regional cuisines, while directly supporting women-led enterprises and livelihood-generating initiatives.

When: Until December 28

Where: Gandhi ...