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Kapal Mochan Mela
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Kapal Mochan Mela

A centuries-old Kartik Purnima fair and holy bath at Kapal Mochan.

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Aims & Objectives

  • Facilitate the traditional Kartik Purnima pilgrimage and holy bath.
  • Preserve the shared Hindu–Sikh heritage of Kapal Mochan.
  • Provide sanitation, safety and civic amenities for pilgrims.

Vision

To manage one of North India's great pilgrim fairs safely while honouring its living traditions.

Cultural Programmes

  • Ritual holy bath in the Rin Mochan, Kapal Mochan and Surya Kund sarovars.
  • Kirtan, satsang and religious discourses.
  • Langars — community kitchens.
  • A large cattle and rural-goods fair.

Craftspersons & Crafts

  • Rural handicraft, brass and utensil stalls.
  • Jagadhri metalware from nearby.
  • Agricultural and cattle-fair trade.

Commemorative Structures

  • The three sacred sarovars — Rin Mochan, Kapal Mochan and Surya Kund.
  • The gurudwara and temples linked to Guru Gobind Singh and the Pandavas.

Photo gallery

Kapal Mochan Mela 1

Mela Map & Location

The fair spreads around the three sarovars, with the cattle fair and bazaar on the outer grounds.

Brochure

The pilgrim guide covers the bathing days, langar and parking arrangements, and safety advisories.

  • Occasion: Kartik Purnima holy bath
  • Location: Kapal Mochan sarovars, Bilaspur
  • Draw: Lakhs of pilgrims from Haryana, Punjab & beyond