Sanjay, Garima  <br/><br/>
Kartik Poornima fairs: Vibrant celebrations boost rural tourism   

 - Kurukshetra: A Rural Development Monthly Since 1953  
 - 74(1), Nov, 2025: p.37-39 
<br/><br/> Kartik Poornima, celebrated across India, blends faith, tradition, and rural entr3eprise into a vibrant cultural event. Rooted in ancient rituals like sacred bathing and lamp lighting, the festival sustains artisans, farmers, and local markets. Diverse regional celebrations from Puskhkar Mela to Bottle bandana showcase India’s living heritage. Eco-friendly initiatives and cultural programmes strengthen community participation and preservation. The  fair exemplifies how devotion and rural tourism together nature cultural and economic revival. – Reproduced