State-Level Kapal Mochan Mela Should Be Given a Grand and Divine Outlook; Ensure There is No Shortage of Facilities for Devotees: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Five-day State-Level Kapal Mochan Mela to be organised at Bilaspur in Yamunanagar from November 20 to 24

Drone and light and sound shows based on the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji to be major attractions

Chief Minister reviews preparations at a high-level meeting, directs officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements

Chandigarh, November 10

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to give a grand, divine and attractive outlook to the State-Level Kapal Mochan Mela, to be organised at Bilaspur in Yamunanagar district. He said that lakhs of devotees visiting the fair should be provided with a spiritual atmosphere along with better facilities so that they do not face any inconvenience. He said that this historic fair is a symbol of the state's rich religious, cultural and spiritual heritage. All preparations should be completed in a time-bound manner, keeping in view its dignity and historical significance.

The Chief Minister was chairing a high-level meeting on Tuesday to review the preparations for the State-Level Kapal Mochan Mela. He said that the five-day fair, scheduled to be held from November 20 to 24 over an area of approximately 122 acres at Bilaspur, should accord the highest priority to the convenience, safety, cleanliness and smooth movement of devotees.

Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Yashpal Yadav, OSD to the Chief Minister Sh. B.B. Bharti, Director of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Dr. Aditya Dahiya, Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner Smt. Preeti, Additional Director of the Department Sh. Vivek Kalia and Yamunanagar Additional Deputy Commissioner Sh. Naveen Ahuja, along with other senior officers, were present at the meeting.

Glorious heritage of Sikh Gurus and public welfare schemes to be showcased at fair

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a grand and attractive exhibition should be organised at the Kapal Mochan Mela, showcasing the glorious history, life philosophy, teachings and contribution of all ten Sikh Gurus to society through photographs and visual displays. Information about various development and public welfare schemes of the Central and State Governments should also be disseminated to the public.

He said that the historical significance of the Shaheedi Smarak (Martyrs' Memorial), constructed in Ambala in memory of the First War of Independence of 1857, should also be prominently highlighted in the exhibition so that devotees can learn about the sacrifices and struggles of the country's great freedom fighters. In addition, short films highlighting the state's development journey and various public welfare schemes should be screened through LED displays.

The Chief Minister said that distinguished guests from the Central and State Governments would also visit the exhibition. He informed that the state-level birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, would also be celebrated at Bilaspur on November 24 under the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prachar Yojana.

Drone and light and sound shows to be major attractions

The Chief Minister directed officials to make special arrangements to provide devotees visiting the fair with a memorable spiritual and cultural experience. On this occasion, a grand drone show and a light and sound show based on the life, teachings and message of humanity of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji should be organised.

He said that attractive and grand welcome gates should be erected at all major entry points to the fair. These gates should be named after Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and other great saints and eminent personalities. The sacred hymns of Gurbani should resonate at the welcome gates and throughout the fairgrounds, creating a spiritual atmosphere for devotees.

Adequate arrangements for accommodation, clean drinking water and toilets

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that comprehensive arrangements should be made to ensure the convenience of devotees visiting the fair. Proper facilities for community kitchens (langars), accommodation, clean drinking water and adequate separate toilets for men and women should be ensured.

He directed officials to pay special attention to cleanliness across the fairgrounds and install a sufficient number of dustbins at designated locations. The sanitation arrangements should be such that no garbage or litter is visible anywhere in the fair premises.

The Chief Minister said that special arrangements should also be made for displaying and selling indigenous products prepared by Self-Help Groups at the fair. This would provide devotees with an opportunity to explore local and indigenous products. In addition, LED screens should be installed at various locations so that devotees can enjoy the major programmes being organised during the fair.

Kapal Mochan Mela holds special religious and mythological significance

The Chief Minister said that the historic Kapal Mochan Mela, organised on the occasion of Kartik Purnima and the Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji, is an important centre of faith, devotion and spiritual traditions. Every year, lakhs of devotees from Haryana as well as Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states visit the fair.

He said that Kapal Mochan Tirth holds special mythological significance. The Shri Kapal Mochan, Shri Rin Mochan and Shri Suraj Kund Sarovars located here are important centres of deep faith for devotees. Pilgrims take a holy dip in these sacred water bodies. He directed officials to undertake necessary repairs and cleaning of these sarovars and ensure an adequate supply of clean water for bathing.

Roads leading to the fair to be repaired; surveillance through adequate lighting and CCTV cameras

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to complete the necessary repair work on all roads leading to the fair well in advance. Adequate lighting should be ensured along all major routes, and CCTV cameras should be installed at important locations from the security point of view. He said that proper transportation and traffic management arrangements should also be ensured for devotees arriving at the fair from adjoining states.

Adequate parking facilities for vehicles should be provided in every sector of the fairgrounds, and effective arrangements should be made to ensure smooth traffic movement.

The Chief Minister also directed officials to ensure the maintenance and necessary repairs of the historic museum. He said that adequate medical facilities should be made available during the fair so that devotees can receive immediate medical assistance whenever required.

The Chief Minister directed all concerned departments to work in close coordination and finalise every arrangement related to the fair well in advance. He said that keeping in view the historical legacy, religious significance and cultural importance of the State-Level Kapal Mochan Mela, the event should be organised on a grand scale and in a well-planned manner so that devotees arriving from different parts of the country return with a pleasant and memorable experience.