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Haryana: Kapal Mochan Mela held from Nov 20

Yamunanagar, Nov 10 (UNI) Haryana will hold the five-day Kapal Mochan Mela in Bilaspur from November 20, featuring state-level celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev's birth anniversary, a drone show and special arrangements for lakhs of pilgrims, officials said on Tuesday.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, reviewing preparations for the 122-acre fair, directed officials to install grand welcome gates named after Guru Nanak Dev, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and other revered personalities, with Gurbani hymns to be played throughout the venue.
The state-level birth anniversary celebrations will be held on November 24 under the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prachar Yojana.
A drone show and a light-and-sound presentation highlighting Guru Nanak Dev's life, teachings and message of humanity will be among the major attractions.
Saini directed officials to ensure adequate security, sanitation, accommodation, drinking water and traffic arrangements for devotees expected from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states.
The Chief Minister said the historic fair reflected Haryana's religious and cultural heritage and called for timely completion of preparations.
The Kapal Mochan pilgrimage site is known for its three sacred water bodies — Kapal Mochan, Rin Mochan and Suraj Kund — where devotees traditionally take a holy dip.
Saini directed officials to clean and repair the ponds and ensure sufficient clean water for bathing.
He also ordered repairs to approach roads, installation of CCTV cameras and lighting, designated parking areas and effective traffic management. Community kitchens, separate toilets for men and women and emergency medical facilities will be arranged.
A special exhibition will showcase the history, teachings and contributions of all ten Sikh Gurus through photographs and visual presentations.
The exhibition will also highlight the 1857 War of Independence memorial in Ambala and public welfare programmes of the Central and State governments.
Self-help groups will be provided space to exhibit and sell locally manufactured products, while LED screens will display major programmes.
Saini also directed officials to undertake maintenance of the historic Kapal Mochan museum and ensure coordination among departments.
Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner Preeti, Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja and other senior officials attended the review meeting.
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