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Navarathri SHG Sales Exhibition Kicks Off in Chennai: Shop Unique Handcrafted Products!
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News18•29-09-2026, 15:00
Navarathri SHG Sales Exhibition Kicks Off in Chennai: Shop Unique Handcrafted Products!
- •The Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women will host a special Navarathri exhibition featuring products from self-help groups (SHGs) at the Mother Teresa Women’s Complex in Nungambakkam, Chennai.
- •The fortnight-long exhibition runs from October 1 to 15, 2026, offering traditional and handcrafted products, including Navarathri ‘Golu’ dolls, wooden sculptures, textiles, and items made from jute, paper, palm leaf, and banana fibre.
- •Organized under the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihoods Mission and the Tamil Nadu Urban Livelihoods Mission, the event aims to provide SHGs with fair market prices and broader access to urban markets.
- •Over 70 SHGs from across Tamil Nadu will participate, setting up 50 stalls with more than 100 varieties of products, alongside dedicated food stalls serving traditional delicacies.
- •Admission and parking are free, and the exhibition will be open daily to the public from 9 am to 9 pm, inviting everyone to support women SHGs.
Key Questions Answered
The Navarathri sales exhibition showcasing products made by self-help groups is scheduled from October 1 to 15, 2026, at the Mother Teresa Women’s Complex in Nungambakkam, Chennai. Admission and parking are completely free for visitors.
The exhibition features over 100 varieties of products from more than 70 self-help groups, including Navarathri 'Golu' dolls, wooden sculptures, handicrafts, textiles, jute and palm leaf items, herbal preparations, and traditional food delicacies.
The special exhibition is organised by the Tamil Nadu Corporation for Development of Women under the Tamil Nadu State Rural Livelihoods Mission and the Tamil Nadu Urban Livelihoods Mission.
