The state-level Kapal Mochan Mela 2026 will be held at Bilaspur in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district from 20 to 24 November 2026. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, chairing a high-level review meeting on Tuesday (10 November), directed officials to give the fair a grand and divine look. The highlight this year will be a drone show and a light-and-sound show telling the life, teachings and message of humanity of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Every year, lakhs of devotees from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and other states visit the fair.
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When and where is the fair?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fair | Kapal Mochan Mela 2026 (state-level) |
| Dates | 20–24 November 2026 (five days) |
| Main day | 24 November 2026 — Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| Venue | Kapal Mochan Tirth, Bilaspur, Yamunanagar district |
| Fair area | Nearly 122 acres |
| How to reach | About 17 km north-east of Jagadhari town, on the Bilaspur road |
Drone show and light-and-sound show
The Chief Minister has directed officials to present the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji through drones in the sky and a light-and-sound show. This will be the main attraction of the fair. The exact timings of the shows have not been officially announced yet.
Guru Nanak Jayanti celebration on 24 November
The state-level celebration of the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the first Sikh Guru, will also be held at Bilaspur on 24 November, under the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prachar Yojana.
What will devotees see at the fair?
- Exhibition: The history, life philosophy, teachings and contribution of all ten Sikh Gurus will be told through photographs and visual displays. The Shaheedi Smarak (Martyrs’ Memorial) at Ambala, built in memory of the First War of Independence of 1857, will get prominent space.
- Welcome gates: Grand welcome gates will come up at all major entry points, 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.
- Development 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, and more LED screens at different spots will let devotees watch the fair’s main programmes.
- Self-help groups: Self-help groups will get space to display and sell their indigenous products.
- Distinguished guests: Distinguished guests from the Central and state governments will also visit the exhibition.
Facilities for devotees
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, with enough dustbins placed at fixed points. The historic museum at the site is also to be maintained and repaired.
Traffic and security arrangements
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. The Chief Minister 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 Kapal Mochan matters
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 — and the Chief Minister ordered officials to repair and clean all three and ensure enough clean water for bathing. Nearly five lakh pilgrims visit the annual fair every year. Guru Nanak Dev Ji stopped here during one of his udasis in 1584 and spoke to a large gathering disputing the ritual of Sootak, and Guru Gobind Singh Ji visited after the Battle of Bhangani. The site also has Gurdwara Kapal Mochan Sahib, the Mahadev Temple and the Gau Bacha Temple.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Deputy Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr Yashpal Yadav, OSD to the Chief Minister BB Bharti, Director of Information, Public Relations and Languages Dr Aditya Dahiya, Additional Director Vivek Kalia, Yamunanagar Deputy Commissioner Preeti, Additional Deputy Commissioner Naveen Ahuja and other senior officers.
Useful information for devotees
- The main bathing day and the Guru Nanak Jayanti celebration fall on 24 November, when the largest crowds are expected — reach early.
- The fair runs from 20 to 24 November, so devotees can also visit on the earlier days to avoid the rush.
- Timings of the drone show and the light-and-sound show are awaited — this information has not yet been officially announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: When is Kapal Mochan Mela 2026?
The fair runs from 20 to 24 November 2026, for five days. The main day is 24 November.
Q2: Where is Kapal Mochan Mela held?
At Kapal Mochan Tirth, Bilaspur, in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, about 17 km north-east of Jagadhari town.
Q3: What is special about the fair this year?
A drone show and a light-and-sound show on the life of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, an exhibition on all ten Sikh Gurus, the state-level Guru Nanak Jayanti celebration, and welcome gates named after great saints.
Q4: When is the Guru Nanak Jayanti celebration?
On 24 November 2026 at Bilaspur, under the Sant-Mahapurush Samman Evam Vichar Prachar Yojana.
Q5: Which sarovars do pilgrims bathe in?
Shri Kapal Mochan, Shri Rin Mochan and Shri Suraj Kund — the three sacred sarovars at the site.
Q6: What facilities will be available for devotees?
Langars, places to stay, clean drinking water, separate toilets, medical facilities, parking and CCTV security are being arranged.
Official sources
- Haryana Standard — Kapal Mochan Mela 2026 (10 November 2026)
- Wikipedia — Kapal Mochan (background)
- Government of Haryana — official portal
Also read about Haryana’s welfare and development work: Chirayu Extension Scheme, Lado Lakshmi 13th instalment and Sirsa e-bus depot.
Next Action: Read the full report on the Chief Minister’s review meeting
