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The evening approach to the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, India. Visitors, families, and shoppers walk along the wide entrance road toward the ticket verification and security checkpoints. The scene is dominated by the ornate entrance gateway featuring a monumental sculpture of Lord Shiva holding a Trishul, one of the fair's most recognisable landmarks. On the left, a Haryana Fire & Emergency Services fire tender remains on standby for public safety. Decorative banners, traditional artwork, pedestrian barricades, and overhead strings of lights illuminate the route, reflecting the vibrant atmosphere of one of India's largest international handicrafts fairs.