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Marble is a non-foliated metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite. Geologists use the term "marble" to refer to metamorphosed limestone; however, stonemasons use the term more broadly to encompass unmetamorphosed limestone. Marble is commonly used for sculpture and as a building material. Surajkundmela is an enchanting handloom and handicraft fair held every year at Surajkund in the vicinity of New Delhi. It gives opportunity to artists and skilled artisans from around the country to showcase their art, craft and design. The Surajkund Crafts Mela is organized by the Haryana Tourism Department held since 1981. This fair is planned with the main dictum to promote the traditional Indian Handicrafts with a highlighted rural like environm