Lose yourself in the finest Odishan handicrafts, ethnic cuisines and cultural activities set to an ambience of a traditional rural marketplace or Haat at Ekamra Haat. Take a relaxed stroll through the open display stalls for an altogether delightful experience - buying souvenirs for your loved ones, savouring the delicacies of different states or simply relaxing in the fresh green velvety lawn that abound.
Pick up your choicest treasures from this a trove of stone sculptures, wood carvings, appliqué, pattachitra, cane and bamboo craft, dhokra, bell metal, terracotta, palm leaf engraving and a variety of traditional handloom products.
Ekamra Haat is an attempt to recreate the simple life of rural Odisha. The pace is languid and the experience peaceful. Unlike a normal market, here you will not have to jostle for space.”
Of late, apart from exclusive Odissi handloom products, the shops also have on display traditional products from other states of the country, making it an important place to pick gifts when you are in the city.
Small, yet spacious eating joints offering an eclectic spread of local cuisines coupled with the amphitheatre, ample space and greenery, Ekamra Haat is host to many a state and city level cultural events and competitions, thus making it one of the most popular places for a wholesome experience for the citizens of every age group as well as the tourists.
Date | 3rd to 9th February 2024 |
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Location | IDCO Exhibition Ground |
Timings | 5pm till late night |
Major occassion for sale | Festivals and fairs |
Best time to visit | Late afteroon/ evening |
Parking | Available at the entrance |