Maha Shivratri is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and is observed with great devotion across India. Devotees fast, visit temples, perform night-long prayers (Jaagran), and offer milk, bel leaves, and water to Shiva Lingams. The festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and spiritual awakening, and many people spend the night chanting prayers and hymns.
Guru Purab, also known as Guru Nanak Jayanti, celebrates the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and is one of the most important festivals for Sikhs. The day is observed with prayers, devotional singing, Nagar Kirtan processions, and the reading of the Guru Granth Sahib in gurdwaras, which are beautifully decorated for the occasion. Devotees also organize Langar (community meals) to promote equality and selfless service, reflecting Guru Nanak’s teachings of unity, compassion, and humanity.
Raksha Bandhan is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the special bond between brothers and sisters. On this day, sisters tie a rakhi (sacred thread) on their brothers’ wrists, praying for their well-being, while brothers promise protection and often give gifts in return.
During Sawan (Shravana month), many devotees undertake Kanwar Yatra and perform Jalabhishek and other rituals at Shiva temples across Palwal. Processions and devotional singing are part of these observances.
A widely celebrated Hindu festival in Haryana, especially popular in Palwal as well. It marks the arrival of the monsoon season and features swings, henna application, cultural programs, and community celebrations — particularly among women
This is one of Palwal’s most distinctive local festivals — held annually in memory of Lord Balarama (elder brother of Krishna) who, according to local tradition, defeated the demon Palwasura here. The mela takes place at and around the Dauji Temple (near Municipal Office Chowk) and attracts many devotees and visitors.
A multi-vehicle accident on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway resulted in fatalities when a collision sparked a fire involving a dumper and container truck. Emergency responders launched search efforts for vehicles that fled the scene after the crash. This incident highlights ongoing safety issues on one of the region’s busiest road corridors.
Repairs and upgrades are expected on key expressway stretches: The 52-km portion of the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway has been scheduled for repair work to improve driving conditions — this maintenance work may cause lane closures or slower traffic at times. A new interchange on the KGP/KMP corridor (near Pelak village) is nearing completion. Once opened, it should relieve traffic congestion and provide smoother connectivity for vehicles heading toward interior Haryana and NCR zones.
A **serious road accident occurred on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway early Wednesday morning, when a dumper truck rammed into a taxi near Yadupur village in Palwal area. Two people — a Polish tourist and an Agra-based taxi driver — were killed and a woman sustained critical injuries. The dumper driver fled the scene and police have registered a case.
Locals protested speeding vehicles in Banchari village, and a man “out on bail” fired shots into the air, leading to police action. In another older case, residents and activists who exposed a road construction scam reportedly faced FIRs, highlighting ongoing local accountability issues. A separate arrest involved a man accused of passing sensitive information to Pakistan’s High Commission (older development).
