Kozhikode: Now it is time for Onam fairs again. Early in August, many Onam fairs have already commenced in Kozhikode. Kairaly handicrafts Development Corporation started their exhibition-cum sale at Jaya auditorium, Kozhikode. Khadi board also started Onam fair and rebate mela at their emporium situated at Mananchira, Kozhikode. 

Many varieties of fabulous articles are available at Kairali mela. Stalls have been arranged at Jaya auditorium too. Almost all states are participating in the event. Punjabi cottons, Banaras silks, Jaipur items, pearls, precious sculptures and idols of deities are some of the items on sale. Ganapathy idol made of Veetty is a major attraction of the mela. It costs around Rs 35,000.

Bengal trisha cotton sarees exclusively handmade is also attractive. Designer Pradeep Kumar dutta of Kolkotta said that it will take one and half month to manufacture a single piece. All the embroideries made on the sarees are handmade. It costs Rs 2,500. Ramacha chappals cost below 200.  

Handicrafts made of wood, metals, bed sheets and home decorating items are available in the mela. Khadi mela attracts many with its great cotton origins and Chooral chairs.

Mahathma silk khadi shirt is a new item. Chunkidi sarees and other cotton, silk sarees attracts many. 30 p.c rebates is available at Khadi mela and 10 p.c rebate has been provided at Kairali Mela. Besides this, many private firms have already started their discount melas at C.SI hall, Paramount tower etc...