The world-famous Poush Mela may be a Santiniketan speciality. But, Jamshedpur does not lag behind.

The city's Bengali community is all set to celebrate Poush Mela in January 2017 with great food, soulful music and hearty adda.

Come January 8, Telco-based social outfit Sabuj Kalyan Sangha will organise Poush Mela on its premises.

Poush Mela will offer Jamshedpureans many entertainment options in one venue.

While children will be able to take part in sit-and-draw, rangoli-making, poetry, music and quiz, women can showcase their culinary skills at the cookery contest.

"We want to promote the folk culture of Bengal. The mela will also act as a bridge between rural art and urban culture," said Amit Bose, one of the outfit members.

Foodies will get to savour traditional Bengali cuisine luchi, begun bhaja, maachher jhol, rice and desserts like puli and peethey. There will be biryani too.

Kiosks displaying various handicraft and handloom items will be up for sale.

Local singers will perform Rabindrasangeet and Nazrulgeeti. Calcutta-based singers Abik Samanta and Antara Sarkar of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Bangla fame, folk singer Tejopriyo Mukherjee and Baul artiste Moinak Paladhi Baul will also enthral the audience.

"Visitors will get to hear a variety of folk and old Bengali songs at the fair. We also want people from other communities to join in the celebrations," said Methelesh Ghosh, general secretary of the outfit.

Entry fee to the fair will be Rs 20 per visitor.