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 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.
Chief Minister 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.
Saini 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.
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 should be organised.
