Mango Mela at Hebbal in Bengaluru on June 14-15
BENGALURU
Mango lovers in Bengaluru are in for a treat this weekend as the Hebbal Mango Mela will be held on June 14 and 15. The two-day event, jointly organised by the Alumni Association of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation Limited, and the Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, will showcase mango varieties from across India.
Held at the Alumni Association premises in the Veterinary College campus at Hebbal, the mela will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days.
Visitors can expect a wide array of fresh, farm-grown mangoes directly from growers, offering a chance to taste and purchase authentic seasonal produce.
Organisers say the fair aims to support mango farmers and promote the diversity of Indian mango varieties while also encouraging healthy, local fruit consumption. In addition to the fruit stalls, the event is expected to include awareness initiatives on mango cultivation and marketing.
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