Chandigarh: The Inter-State Shri Kapal Mochan Mela-2026, a symbol of religious faith and historical traditions, will be organised at Bilaspur in Yamunanagar district of Haryana from November 20 to 24.
A government spokesperson, while sharing this information, said that the Shri Kapal Mochan region holds immense religious and historical significance dating back to ancient times. To familiarise the younger generation with the glorious history of this region, its religious beliefs and facts associated with the Saraswati River, a grand museum is planned to be established here.
He said that religious scriptures and historical beliefs mention that the Saraswati River used to flow onward after filling all three sacred ponds at Kapal Mochan. Several sages, seers and saints are believed to have meditated along the banks of the Saraswati River in this region. The entire area is associated with the ancient course of the Saraswati River. On the lines of Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra and the Ganga Ghats, an aarti will also be introduced at Kapal Mochan.