To promote the sale of articles prepared by artists belonging to the economically weaker sections, the city will host the 12-day Sale of Articles by Rural Artisans' Society (SARAS) mela from October 11.
More than 350 artists from 18 states will display their creations. As many as 160 stalls will be set up. Though the mela will begin on October 11, Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal will formally inaugurate it on October 12.