April 25th 2009: Colorful Indian Fair in Austin (Elephants, magnificant Performances...)

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(Video is from the 2008 mela at Barsana Dham)

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Barsana Dham's annual Indian Mela (Fair) is set for Saturday, April 25th, from 12 noon to 5:00 PM. This year's event will feature Elephant rides, traditional food and snacks, shopping bazaar, live Indian dance and music performances.

Organizers say attendees will feel like they are in a real Indian fair in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Fair goers can have their hands decorated with elaborate mehndi patterns, purchase unique clothing, jewelry, artwork, and try their luck at the dunk tank. There will be favorite Indian delicacies like samosas, lassi, rasgula, bhel puri and more. Games prizes, inflatable rides, petting zoo, pony rides, trackless train, roving balloon artist Nate the Great and clown extraordinaire Bonzo Crunch will be there.

The magnificent Temple and prayer hall are open to visitors throughout the day. This year, the teachers of Barsana Dham will present interactive sessions: "Hinduism, Myth vs. Fact", "Introduction to Chanting Meditation" and give a walking tour of Barsana Dham. Cultural music and dance will be performed on the outdoor stage ending with a Sarod and Tabla concert.

In the past, this colorful and lively event has attracted up to 5000 people.

The annual Mela includes these favorites:
Elephant Rides
Continuous Live Indian Music & Dance
Indian Snacks and Drinks
Roving Entertainers, Jugglers, Balloon Twisters and Clown Shows
Train and Pony Rides
Petting Zoo
Clothing, Jewelry in our Open Bazaar
Mehndi Designs and Face Painting
Inflatable Fun, Games & Prizes and more...

Everyone is welcome to attend the Mela at Barsana Dham, located at 400 Barsana Rd. on FM 1826 (Camp Ben McCullough Rd.). Admission is $5.00 per car. For more information, visit the Barsana Dham Web site at http://www.barsanadham.org or call (512) 288-7180.

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