Empower the Artisans of India and Connect with the vibrant Indian Culture at BKC, Mumbai. Creations of all Indian artisans, weavers, and craftsmen are within your reach.
Mahalaxmi Saras is providing a direct platform for rural artisans to connect with buyers. Artisans showcase their beautiful creations and engage directly with customers.
You get to meet the creator, understand the story behind the rich crafts and shop them directly from the artisans.
Be it a home décor item for your own house or a gift for someone special, you will get multiple options to choose from at the Mahalaxmi Saras.
Highlights of Mahalaxmi Saras
NABARD stands with rural artisans, supporting their participation in prestigious events like Mahalaxmi Saras. Through training programs and capacity-building initiatives, NABARD empowers artisans, fostering a link between tradition and innovation. We co-sponsor exhibitions, promote digital payments, and facilitate connections with online portals, ensuring artisans thrive in today’s era.
About Mahalaxmi Saras
An initiative by the Maharashtra State Rural Livelihood Mission, Mahalaxmi Saras is an annual extravaganza of authentic, traditional, handmade goods and services. For 18 years, NABARD has been an integral part of this celebration, enhancing the experience for both artisans and the public. This exhibition not only showcases the richness of rural India but also serves as a vital platform for artisans to promote and sell their creations.
Mahalaxmi Saras 2023, organized by MSRLM and the Government of Maharashtra, featured 100+ rural artisans, weavers, and millet product producers from 22 states. With the enthusiastic participation of SHGs, OFPOs, and FPOs supported by NABARD, the exhibition showcased a diverse range of crafts and GI-tagged products, including Madhubani paintings, Bagh print, Channapatna toys, and exquisite sarees.
Encouragingly, all NABARD-supported artisans embraced digital payments during the exhibition, contributing to the Digital India initiative and promoting financial inclusion.
Artisans at Mahalaxmi Saras 2023-24
| State |
Stall Name-Name of SHG/ FPO /OFPO/ Artisans/ agency etc. |
| Andhra Pradesh |
Shri Balaji Wood Carving / Venkatagiry Handlooms / Udayagiry Wooden Cutlery |
| Assam |
Hirimba Silpa Samiti Ltd |
| Bihar |
Ranti Handicraft Producer Company Limited |
| Chhattisgarh |
Amar Jyoti The Rural Development Society |
| Goa |
Goa Kunbi OFPO |
| Gujarat |
Kala Raksha Producer Co. Ltd. / Anand Tangaliya Art |
| Haryana |
Virasaat Back to Roots / Beliyan Producer Co. Ltd. |
| Himachal Pradesh |
Maa Kamakhya SHG / Ayush Agro Marketing Coop Society |
| Jammu |
Kani Soz Shawl Producer Company Limited |
| Jharkhand |
Ganesh Peace Foundation / Jan Jagran Kendra |
| Karnataka |
Aakruthi Eco Friendly Enterprises / Shri Shivali Jagruthi Swasahaya Sangha- Hakki Pikki camp / Sakhi Saphalya Producers Company Ltd |
| Kerala |
Navabharath Trust / Himam Herbals |
| Madhya Pradesh |
Bhedaghat Stone Craft Producer Co. Ltd / Rehmat SHG |
| Maharashtra |
Krushna Mahila Bachat Gat / Vikramgad Bamboo Udyog Producer Company Ltd / Veer Mahila Bachat Gat / Ujwalla Adivasi Mahila Bachat Gat |
| Manipur |
Mangal Leima Self Helf Group / Renu Handloom and Handicrafts Co-operative Society Ltd |
| Orissa |
Kala Punaruthan Producer Company Ltd / Dunguripali Bunakara Producer Company Limited / Maa Santoshi SHG / Dhalapathar Parada PCL |
| Punjab |
Sangrur Phulkari Producer Company Ltd (OFPO) |
| Rajasthan |
Jodhpuri Bandhej, Rajasthan / Samvedna Swasthya and Shaishnik Vikas Sansthan / Nawal Self help group |
| Tamil Nadu |
Karakurichi Pottery Workers Association / NABARD Kural JLG |
| Telangana |
Sri Sai Datta SHG / Amarchinta Silk and Handloom Weavers Society |
| Tripura |
Samu Sarkar and Biswjit Das (Primary Bamboo Artisan) |
| Uttarakhand |
Khanat Gadtir Nidhi Tamra Swayatt Sahkarita |
| Uttar Pradesh |
The Mirzapur Handicraft Pvt Ltd / Bhathat Artisan Producer Company Limited / Banaras Bunkar Samiti, Varanasi |
| West Bengal |
Sathi SHG / Jibansathi SHG |
Join us in celebrating the spirit of Mahalaxmi Saras, where a melting pot of traditions and rural artisans take centre stage in the heart of Mumbai!