Guru Nanak Dev birthday celebrated throughout Haryana

by Haryananewswire

CHANDIGARH, NOV 28

 Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated with great zeal and fervour throughout Haryana today. The day being the “Kartik Purnima”, a large number of people thronged the holy saroveras at religious places including Kapal Mochan in district Yamunanagar and  Kurukshetra to have a dip.

          Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia and Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda have extended their warm greetings to the people of the state on this occasion.

          In a message issued here today, the Governor described Guru Nanak Dev ji as one of the great saints who preached the values of love, peace and communal harmony to strengthen the bond of universal brotherhood.

          Mr Hooda said that Guru Nanak Dev’s message of love, brotherhood, communal harmony and truthfulness is of eternal relevance. He urged the people to assimilate these ideals and dedicate themselves to the cause of humanity and social harmony. He said that the ideals and principles as propagated by Guru Nanak Dev Ji would continue to enlighten and inspire even the future generations.

         Also, about 11 lakh devotees took the holy dip at the stroke of midnight during famous historical and religious Kapal Mochan Mela which concluded today at Bilaspur in district Yamunanagar. The pilgrims thronged all the   sarovars to take the holy dip. They lit earthen lamps on the banks of the sarovars which mingled with the illumination decorating the Gurudwaras and Temples presented a very picturesque scene.

          The historical   Kapal Mochan fair has its roots in the belief that it relieves the sins of all the three eras. As per the belief of the people, taking a bath in Kapal Mochan sarovars washes away sins which are even as grave as ‘Braham Hatya’. This Dham is also known to have been the work place of Maharishi Ved Vyas, the son of Maharishi Prashar and the creator of great epic Mahabharata. He also scripted Vedas and Purans here. There are five Tirths   in   different directions in the near by area of Kapal Mochan. In the north is the Tirthraj Kapal Mochan itself and on other sides are Som Sarovar, Rin Mochan, Surya Kund and Chandar Kund. These sarovars are known to provide fame and fortune to those who come to take the holy dip. Lakhs of pilgrims who visited this mela have been coming here since last many years.

          The holy place has a great following amongst the Sikh community too, as in 1687 Guru Gobind Singh had rested here for 52 days after the battle of Bangani . A large number of Sikhs alongwith Hindus and Muslims visited and took bath in the holy sarovars presenting a picture of unity and amity. The pilgrims had started arriving at Kapal Mochan from as early as November 23, 2012 to take the Panchsnan. The crowd started departing soon after 2 a.m. after having their holy dip in the sarovars.

          The Meal Administration had made sufficient arrangements for the benefit of the pilgrims. As the pilgrims started the main bath on November 27, senior officers of the district administration took a round of the mela area and inspected the various arrangements. The Deputy Commissioner also directed the police personnel and members of social organizations to remain alert on duty. This ensured peaceful completion of the mela. Deputy Commissioner Ashok Sangwan conveyed the best wishes to the pilgrims on Kartik Purnima and Parkash Parav. He also appealed to all the officers for giving their creative suggestions for next   mela.