Mysuru:  The three-day Mysuru Sangeetha Sugandha offered a distinctive experience, blending the enchantment of music with shopping for elegant sarees, handicrafts, and home décor, alongside the pleasure of savouring local delicacies.

More than 10 stalls were set up, showcasing a variety of regional treasures. Ilkal sarees from the handlooms, along with Guledagudda Khana and other saree collections, were available for purchase. The Kamakshi Handloom Weaver Production and Sales Association stall from Kamakshipalya, Bengaluru, featured both silk and cotton sarees, attracting young women.

Ranganath, a stall representative, told Star of Mysore that hundreds of weavers had joined forces, producing high-quality silk and cotton sarees. “Amritavarshini Silk Saree,” crafted by six weavers under the guidance of his brother R. Manjunath, was a special attraction. This award-winning saree, priced at Rs. 1.5 lakh, was not for sale.

The Sandur Handicrafts Centre stall featured Lambani embroidery, as well as khadi sarees, tops, kurtas and bags. Another stall displayed Mysore traditional paintings of Gods and Goddesses, with Dr. J. Dundiraj explaining the 16th-century origins of the style, fostered by Maharaja Mummadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar.

Mohan, a software engineer-turned artiste, displayed his expertise in Kundan art, a traditional Mysuru craft. Intending to preserve the art form, Mohan modernised it to appeal to newer generations.

A dedicated stall for Channapatna toys, a traditional craft, drew the attention of visitors, particularly those nostalgic for this ancient art. Most of the products featured at the event hold the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, ensuring authenticity.

For food lovers, the Institute of Hotel Management, under the Union Ministry of Tourism, offered affordable local delicacies.

The State Tourism Department also set up a stall to provide information about the State’s top tourist destinations.