The three-day Shopping Mela ‘Dharani Dhaarini – Celebrating Earth’ began at Kalpavruksha Bonsai Boutique, Uttanahalli Cross, Nanjangud Main Road, Bandipalya, in city this morning. Star of Mysore Managing Editor Vikram Muthanna is seen inaugurating the Mela by watering the Bonsai plant as Bonsai enthusiast Dr. Maya Sitaram and Secretary of Ramsons Kala Pratishtana R.G. Singh look on.

Picture shows a section of the crowd.