Kapal Mochan Mela 2026 from November 20: Drone show on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s life, says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh. Devotees at the state-level Kapal Mochan Mela at Bilaspur in Yamunanagar district this month will see the life, teachings and message of humanity of Guru Nanak Dev Ji told through drones in the sky and a light and sound show. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday told officials to stage both shows and give the fair a grand and divine look.

The five-day fair runs from November 20 to 24 over nearly 122 acres. Every year, it draws lakhs of devotees from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states. Saini chaired a high-level review meeting and said the convenience, safety and cleanliness of devotees, and their smooth movement, must come first. All work must be finished on time, he said.

The state-level celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, will also be held at Bilaspur on November 24. It will be held under the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prachar Yojana.

What will devotees see at Kapal Mochan Mela 2026?

Saini ordered grand welcome gates at all major entry points. The gates will be named after Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Baba Banda Singh Bahadur and other great saints and eminent personalities. Gurbani hymns will play at the gates and across the fairgrounds.

An exhibition will tell the history, life philosophy, teachings and contribution of all ten Sikh Gurus through photographs and visual displays. It will also give prominent space to the Shaheedi Smarak (Martyrs’ Memorial) in Ambala, built in memory of the First War of Independence of 1857. The aim is to let devotees learn about the sacrifices and struggles of the country’s freedom fighters. Saini said distinguished guests from the Central and state governments would also visit the exhibition.

The exhibition will also carry information on Central and state welfare and development schemes. LED displays will screen short films on Haryana’s development journey. More LED screens at different spots will let devotees watch the fair’s main programmes.

Self-help groups will get space to display and sell their indigenous products, so visitors can browse and buy local goods.

What facilities will devotees get?

The Chief Minister asked for proper langars (community kitchens), places to stay, clean drinking water and enough separate toilets for men and women. Medical facilities must be ready so devotees get immediate help when needed.

He wants no garbage or litter visible anywhere on the fair premises. Enough dustbins are to be placed at fixed points. The historic museum at the site is also to be maintained and repaired.

How will traffic and security be handled?

All roads leading to the fair are to be repaired well in advance. Major routes will get adequate lighting, and CCTV cameras will be installed at key spots for security.

Saini asked for proper transport and traffic arrangements for devotees coming from neighbouring states. Every sector of the fairgrounds is to have parking space for vehicles.

Why does Kapal Mochan Mela matter?

The fair is held on Kartik Purnima and the Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Saini called it a symbol of Haryana’s rich religious, cultural and spiritual heritage.

He said Kapal Mochan Tirth holds special mythological significance. Pilgrims take a holy dip in its three sacred sarovars, Shri Kapal Mochan, Shri Rin Mochan and Shri Suraj Kund. He ordered officials to repair and clean all three and ensure enough clean water for bathing.

Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Yashpal Yadav, OSD to the Chief Minister BB Bharti and Director of Information, Public Relations and Languages Dr Aditya Dahiya attended the meeting. Also present were the department’s Additional Director Vivek Kalia, Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner Preeti, Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja and other senior officers.

Saini told all departments to work in close coordination and settle every arrangement well before the fair opens. He said devotees arriving from across the country should go home with a pleasant and memorable experience.