Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to ensure comprehensive arrangements for the state-level Kapal Mochan Mela, scheduled to be held in Bilaspur, Yamunanagar district, from November 20 to 24. He said the five-day event should reflect the region’s religious and cultural heritage while providing adequate facilities and security to the lakhs of devotees expected to attend.
Chairing a high-level meeting on Tuesday, November 10, to review preparations, Saini said arrangements for sanitation, drinking water, accommodation, medical assistance, safety and traffic management must be completed on time.
The fair will be organised across approximately 122 acres and is expected to bring together devotees from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states.
Drone Show, Light And Sound Presentation To Be Major Attractions
A drone show and a light-and-sound presentation based on the life, teachings and message of Guru Nanak Dev Ji will be among the major attractions at this year’s mela.
The Chief Minister also directed officials to install grand welcome gates at the main entry points. These gates will be named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and other prominent saints and historical figures. Gurbani will be played at the welcome gates and across the fairground to create a spiritual atmosphere.
A state-level celebration marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji will also be held in Bilaspur on November 24 under the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prasar Yojana.
Exhibition To Showcase Sikh Gurus’ History And Government Schemes
The fair will feature an exhibition showcasing the lives, teachings and contributions of all ten Sikh Gurus. It will also provide information about development initiatives and public welfare schemes of the Central and Haryana governments.
Saini asked officials to give special prominence to the historical significance of the Shaheedi Smarak in Ambala, built in memory of the First War of Independence of 1857. LED screens will also be installed to screen short films on Haryana’s development journey and government schemes.
The exhibition is expected to be visited by distinguished guests from the Centre and the state.
Facilities For Devotees, Including Langars, Drinking Water And Toilets
The Chief Minister directed departments to make adequate arrangements for community kitchens, accommodation, clean drinking water and separate toilet facilities for men and women.
He also stressed regular cleaning of the fairground and the installation of sufficient dustbins at designated locations. Self-help groups will be given space to display and sell locally made and indigenous products.
LED screens will be placed at different locations so that devotees can watch key events taking place during the fair.
Cleaning And Maintenance Of Sacred Sarovars
Kapal Mochan Mela holds religious and mythological significance and is associated with Kartik Purnima and the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
The pilgrimage site is home to three important water bodies — Shri Kapal Mochan, Shri Rin Mochan and Shri Surajkund Sarovar — where devotees take a holy dip.
Saini directed officials to carry out necessary repairs and cleaning of the sarovars and ensure an adequate supply of clean water for bathing.
Roads, Parking, CCTV And Medical Arrangements
The Chief Minister instructed officials to complete repairs on roads leading to the fairground and ensure adequate lighting along major routes. CCTV cameras will be installed at important locations to strengthen security and monitoring.
He also called for better traffic management for devotees arriving from neighbouring states, sufficient parking facilities in every sector of the fairground and smooth movement of vehicles.
Officials were further directed to maintain the historic museum and carry out necessary repairs. Medical facilities must be available throughout the event to provide prompt assistance to devotees in case of emergencies.
Saini asked all departments to coordinate closely and complete preparations within the stipulated timeline to ensure that the state-level fair is organised in a well-managed manner.
