Chaitra Chaudas Fair

• 12 Mar 2025

Why in News? 

The three-day Chaitra Chaudas Fair will take place from 27-29 March, 2025 at Saraswati Tirtha in Pehowa, Kurukshetra. 

• During the fair, a large number of devotees from Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi gather in Pehowa to offer prayers to their ancestors. 

 Key Points 

• Administrative Coordination and Planning: 
  • The district administration has initiated preparations for the fair to ensure smooth execution. 
  • A joint meeting of all departments was held to coordinate efforts and complete preparations on time. 
  • Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) reviewed the preparations and issued necessary directives. 
• Infrastructure and Facility Arrangements: 
  • The Public Health and Engineering Department has been directed to: 
    • Ensure an adequate water supply. 
    • Install temporary toilets for visitors. 
    • The Irrigation Department will drain out the pond at Saraswati Tirtha and refill it with fresh water. 
  • Officials from multiple departments, including Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), Health, Municipal Committee, Food and Civil Supplies, Transport, Fire, Kurukshetra Development Board, Police, and others, have received instructions for fair preparations. 
• Security and Law Enforcement Measures: 
  • Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) stated that the fair area would be divided into eight security sectors. 
  • Police check posts will be set up at: 
    • Ambala Road 
    • Guhla-Pehowa Road 
    • Kaithal Road 
    • Galerva Road 
    • Kurukshetra Road 
  • Complete security checks will be conducted at a single point to avoid repeated stops for devotees. 
  • A large police force will be deployed to ensure devotee safety and prevent untoward incidents. 
• Enhanced Surveillance and Monitoring: 
  • CCTV cameras across the fairgrounds will be checked to ensure they are operational. 
  • Defunct cameras will be replaced, and new CCTV cameras will be installed in parking areas to prevent vehicle theft.