Festive Shopping and Healthcare Services During the Day; Cultural Performances, Mom & Baby Show and Dance Competition Steal the Spotlight in the Evening
Ranchi, October 31, 2026: The third day of JIASOWA Mela 2026, being organised at Morabadi Ground, witnessed a massive turnout, with the event emerging as one of Ranchi's biggest festive attractions. As the weather changed, the enthusiasm among visitors increased, filling the entire venue with energy and excitement. While visitors enjoyed shopping, traditional food and healthcare facilities during the day, the entire ground came alive with dazzling lights in the evening. The turnout reportedly broke previous crowd records.
The mela offers a wide range of Diwali shopping options, including decorative lights, earthen lamps, torans, rangoli items, traditional outfits, jewellery and gift articles. The popular 'Ranchi Ki Galiyan' theme also attracted huge crowds, with visitors enjoying traditional Jharkhand delicacies such as litti-chokha, dhuska and pitha. Healthcare facilities were another major attraction. At Stall No. G-12 of the Jharkhand State Aarogya Society, free Vay Vandana Cards are being issued to senior citizens aged 70 years and above, while free Ayushman Cards are available for Sevikas, Sahayikas and Sahiya Didis. Senior citizens must carry their Aadhaar card and Aadhaar-linked mobile phone, while other eligible beneficiaries need to bring their Aadhaar cards.
The afternoon witnessed an entertaining Mom & Baby Show, where mothers walked the ramp alongside their children and won the hearts of the audience. In the Costume Round, Group 1 winners were Vaidehi Mittal, Anahita Arva and Anisha Kumari/Shrinika Kumari in first place, followed by Vaishnavi Bhati and Velisha in second place, while Shreyansh Sah secured third place. In Group 2, Virat Singh, Namasvi Shri and Turvi Ranjan secured first place. In Group 3, Anvi, Riddhima Sah and Aahana Jha won first place, while Navya and Harsh Vardhan Bhati secured second place.
The dance competition, which began at 5 PM, showcased impressive performances by children across different dance forms. The judging panel for the 6-month to 2-year age group included Dr. Divya, Kamlesh, Archana and Ruchi. Stella D'Souza, Nikki, Aparna Sharma and Deepti judged the 7–9-year age group, while Nikki and Jashina judged the 10–13-year category. Among the winners, Group 1 saw Pihu Kumari secure first place and Meher second place. In Group 2, Advik Shivay won first place, Vaishnavi Kumari and Aarohi secured second place, and Navya stood third. In Group 3, Titli Kandey and Anvi secured first place, Anya Sinha and Shivam Verma came second, while Amayra Puri secured third place.
The cultural programme added further excitement, with special performances of the traditional Horse Dance and Chadar Badal captivating the audience. The overwhelming response, festive atmosphere and diverse activities on the third day further strengthened JIASOWA Mela 2026's position as a major cultural and festive celebration in Ranchi.
