Solan, June 4: Himachal Pradesh Health, Family Welfare, Social Justice & Empowerment and Sainik Welfare Minister Dhaniram Shandil said that the revered Shoolini Fair 2026 will be organized in its traditional form from June 26 to June 28 in Solan.
Chairing a meeting of the Shoolini Fair Committee, Dr. Shandil directed officials to complete all preparations related to the worship site and the grand procession of Maa Shoolini well in advance. He also instructed authorities to ensure smooth traffic management, crowd control, and repair of the route from the Shoolini Mata Temple to the procession starting point.
The minister directed officials to constitute various fair-related committees at the earliest and asked the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to prepare a schedule for community feasts (Bhandaras) to ensure smooth distribution of prasad to devotees.
Dr. Shandil emphasized maintaining cleanliness throughout the fair, especially around Bhandara sites, and directed officials to ensure adequate drinking water arrangements across the city. He also instructed that water distribution containers at Bhandaras be properly covered.
To promote Himachali culture, he called for inviting cultural troupes from different districts of the state and ensuring significant participation of local artists in cultural programmes.
Like previous years, the fair will feature a wide range of activities, including Craft Fair, Exhibitions, Wrestling, Thoda, Tug of War, Volleyball, Badminton, Lawn Tennis, Kabaddi, Chess, Table Tennis, Judo, Slogan Writing Competitions, Baby Show, Flower Show, and Pet Show.
The Health Minister also directed the Regional Transport Manager to operate free bus services for local residents during the fair. The police department has been asked to utilize the services of the National Cadet Corps to assist in maintaining law and order and traffic management during the event.
Deputy Commissioner Manmohan Sharma assured the minister that all directions would be implemented and the fair would be organized successfully.
The meeting was attended by several public representatives, senior officials, members of local bodies, and committee members associated with the fair arrangements.
