In India, the land of sages, saints, prophets and ascetics, festivals and fairs hold special significance. The religious and historical Shri Kapal Mochan-Shri Adi Badri Fair, held for five days on the occasion of Kartik Purnima every year in Bilaspur, Yamunanagar district, the place of work of Maharishi Ved Vyas, is a unique fair attended by pilgrims and devotees of all religions. This promotes brotherhood and goodwill among people.
A government spokesperson, providing information in this regard, stated that devotees from various states across the country, including Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, come to the Shri Kapal Mochan Fair every year. Kapal Mochan means the absolution of sins. Extensive arrangements have been made for the devotees by the Shri Kapal Mochan, Shri Badri Narayan, Shri Mata Mantra Devi, and Shri Kedarnath Temple Religious and Worship Boards and the district administration, which are truly commendable.
It is believed that Lord Shri Ramchandra Ji, Shri Krishna Ji, Shiv Mahadev Ji, as well as Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji visited this land. This land is called the place of work of Maharishi Ved Vyas because this place was known as the place of penance of sages and saints. It was here that Lord Brahma, Vishnu,a nd Mahesh performed a yagya. According to the scriptures, the origin of Saraswati is also the Adi Badri area.
The Shri Kapal Mochan Fair has been held since ancient times and holds historical relevance. Devotees are also visiting the exhibitions set up by various departments and religious and social organizations. Through stalls, various departments are working to disseminate the state government’s schemes to the public. The AYUSH department has set up stalls to provide information on Ayurvedic herbs to devotees.
The exhibition by the Department of AYUSH is providing detailed information on herbs and how we can stay healthy by using indigenous herbs like Ashwagandha, Vasa, Tulsi, Harad, Sarpukha, Shankhpushpi, Soya etc. The AYUSH system uses numerous medicinal therapies to treat various diseases and maintain a person’s health and well-being.
