An initiative of the Government of Maharashtra to provide a marketing platform to rural entrepreneurs and artisans, Mahalaxmi Saras is an annual exhibition-cum-sale of handicrafts, handlooms and food products. Over the years, Mahalaxmi Saras has carved a niche for itself as a platform for interaction and exchange of innovative ideas, developing skills and spreading knowledge about indigenous and traditional products for artisans from different parts of the country. One of the biggest rural exhibitions held in the country.