Una, April 9:- State level Haroli Utsav-2026 is being organized in a grand format this year from 11 to 14 April at Roda Ground near Haroli-Rampur bridge on the banks of river Sombhadra, full of natural beauty. This state level festival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. On April 11, he will formally inaugurate the festival by joining the procession from the rest house of Jal Shakti Department, Haroli, to the venue of the event.
SDM Haroli and festival coordinator Vishala Sharma said that this year the festival is being organized for the first time on the river bank with the aim of presenting it as a confluence of nature and culture, which will bring it closer to the traditional significance of Vaisakhi festival.
**Cultural evenings to be graced with famous Punjabi and local talents**
Star Nights organized for 4 days will be the center of special attraction during the festival. In this, famous artists from Himachal as well as Punjab will enthrall the audience with their spectacular performances. In this event related to Vaisakhi festival, many famous artists including famous Punjabi singer Gippy Grewal and Amy Virk will enthrall with their performances and will drench the Sombhadra coast with the colors of Vaisakhi.
Vishal Sharma said that during the Star Nights to be organized every evening during the festival, popular artists will grace the stage with their energetic performances. On the evening of 11th April, Punjab's famous artist Gippy Grewal, on 12th April G. Khan and Prabh Gill, Himachal's famous artists Kuldeep Kumar and Anuj Sharma on 13th April and Gulrez Akhtar and Amy Virk on 14th April will entertain the people by spreading the magic of their tunes in the state level Haroli Utsav. At the same time, Vishal Sharma said that auditions have also been taken for local artists who showcase their talent in cultural evenings.
**Administration intensifies preparations for memorable event**
As per the instructions of the Deputy Chief Minister, the district administration has formed various committees to make the festival well-organized and grand. He said that the aim of the administration is that this festival should become a symbol of public participation, cultural pride and regional identity. For this, the concerned departments are working with mutual coordination so that the festival can be remembered and the preparations can be completed.
**The festival will be decorated with various events**
Animal fair, dog show and baby show will also be organized in the festival. Also, development exhibitions will be organized by various departments, in which government schemes and achievements will be displayed. Apart from this, a job fair will also be organized on 14th April in which renowned companies will participate.
**Haroli Utsav - Confluence of Tradition, Nature and Progress**
Held on the banks of river Sombhadra, the festival will not only showcase the cultural diversity but will also reinforce the economic, social and traditional importance of the region. With the participation of the administration and the local public, this festival is going to become a historic event that will raise the identity of Haroli to new heights.