Haridwar Administration Divides Somvati Amavasya Festival Area Into 12 Zones, 40 Sectors

The Haridwar district administration has stepped up preparations for the Somvati Amavasya bathing festival scheduled to be held in Haridwar on 09 November 2026. The fair area has been divided into 12 zones and 40 sectors to manage security, traffic, parking, cleanliness, health arrangements and the movement of devotees.

District Magistrate Mayur Dixit has issued orders for the deployment of zonal magistrates, sector magistrates and reserve magistrates. The duty of the magistrates will begin at 04 pm on 08 November 2026 and will remain in force until the conclusion of the bathing festival.

A 24-hour control room will remain active during the festival. The administration has assigned responsibilities to officials to ensure security, maintain law and order, regulate traffic, arrange parking and oversee facilities for devotees.

According to the order issued by the District Magistrate, a large number of devotees are expected to reach Haridwar for the Somvati Amavasya bathing festival. As in previous years, lakhs of devotees from different parts of the country and the state are expected to visit Haridwar for a bath in the Ganga.

The order also points to the need for special vigilance in view of the Model Code of Conduct currently being enforced in some states because of assembly elections. The administration has also referred to the possibility of activities by anti-social elements, Maoist activities and terrorist incidents.

The order further mentions previous incidents in which explosive material was found at Haridwar railway station and religious places. In view of these factors, extensive arrangements have been made across the district to maintain security and peace.

The administration has directed officials to keep traffic arrangements smooth during the bathing festival, when a heavy crowd of devotees is expected. Instructions have also been issued for proper parking arrangements and adequate security at major bathing ghats and sensitive locations.

The entire fair area has been divided into 12 zones and 40 sectors. Zonal and sector magistrates have been deployed in these areas.

Officials assigned to 12 zones

As per the order issued by the District Magistrate, Har Giri, City Magistrate, Haridwar, has been named the zonal magistrate for the Har Ki Pauri zone.

Up Mela Adhikari Manjeet Singh has been given charge of the Malviya Deep zone. Deputy Collector and Special Land Acquisition Officer Akash Joshi will be the zonal magistrate for the Subhash Ghat zone.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Yogesh Mehra has been assigned the Mansa Devi zone. Deputy Municipal Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Haridwar, Deepak Goswami will oversee the Upper Road zone.

Joint Commissioner, State Tax, Neeraj Kumar has been appointed zonal magistrate for the Rishikul Maidan zone.

The Khadkhadi-Sapt Rishi zone has been assigned to Yogesh Kumar, Executive Engineer, Public Works Department. Agriculture Land Conservation Officer Ram Kumar Dohre will be responsible for the Rodi Belwala zone.

District Panchayati Raj Officer Atul Pratap Singh has been given charge of the Rodi Belwala Parking and Maidan zone. Superintending Engineer D.P. Singh will oversee the Shankaracharya Chowk zone.

District Tourism Development Officer Sushil Nautiyal has been appointed zonal magistrate for the SIDCUL zone. District Homoeopathic Medical Officer Dr Vikas Thakur will be responsible for the Chandi Devi zone.

Areas covered under the zonal and sector arrangements

The Har Ki Pauri zone includes Har Ki Pauri, Mahila Ghat, the area from the steps near Police Outpost Har Ki Pauri up to Mahila Ghat, Sanjay Bridge and the Bharat Scouts and Guides Har Ki Pauri area.

The Malviya Deep zone includes Malviya Deep, Kangra Bridge and Shiv Bridge. These areas will come under the zonal and sector-level arrangements made for the Somvati Amavasya bathing festival.