Dilli Haat – Cultural craft and food bazaar

One of the cultural landmarks of Delhi, Dilli Haat is a must visit place. Located opposite the INA market, it was established in March 1994; and is frequented by many tourists and local Delhiiites too. Here, more than 200 craftsmen come on a fortnightly basis to display and sell their handiwork.

An array of bangles

Dilli Haat provides the ambience of a traditional rural village market (haat) There are numerous stalls displaying a variety of handicrafts for sale, like dolls, bangles, wooden articles, clay items, cloth bags, paintings etc, from various states. After spending a long time admiring the varied handicrafts, one can savor the local delicacies at There are numerous stalls displaying a variety of handicrafts for sale, like dolls, bangles, wooden articles, clay items, cloth bags etc, from various states.

Terracota handicrafts

After spending a long time admiring the varied handicrafts, one can savor the local delicacies at its 25 food courts each of which represent the various states of India. Each time I visited this place, it took me more than two hours to admire the creativity the craftsmen, but was still not satisfied.

The second Dilli Haat is situated in Pitampura, in North Delhi, at Netaji Subash Place and was established in April 2008.


Be there to experience the panorama of Indian art, craft, cuisine and culture!

Timings: 11.00 am to 10.00 pm
Phone numbers: 26119055, 24678817
Entry fee: Rupees 20, per adult
Nearest Metro station: INA Market (near All India Institute of Medical Sciences, AIIMS)

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

Food of the Gods – Mango

Enjoy the taste of mangoes !

Reference: Yahoo ! Lifestyle





Mangoes Galore!

Nearly 1000 varieties of mangoes are grown in the various states of India, of which between 40 and 60 varieties are commercially sold.

The Alphonso variety is the most popular as it is considered one of the best in terms of sweetness and flavor.

To be continued.....

The world’s largest producer of mangoes !

At the onset of summer, every year, the mango season starts in India. The tempting mangoes flood the market, especially in states like Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Maharashtra.

India annually produces about 15 million tons of mangoes, roughly 50 percent of global production.

Though India is the largest producer of mangoes, it accounts for less than one percent of the international mango trade as India consumes most of its own mangoes.
Considered as the king of fruits, the mango (called aam in Hindi) is native to the Indian subcontinent, from where it spread all over the world.

Mangoes are widely used in Indian cuisine, of special mention is the famous Andhra mango pickle! And I will share this recipe too, soon.

Mango leaves hold a special significance: they are used to decorate doorways and facade in India, especially during weddings and auspicious celebrations!

To be continued.....