Shree Gadhimai Five-Year Fair Operation and Management Main Committee
The Shree Gadhimai Five-Year Fair Operation and Management Main Committee has been formed with the primary objective of overseeing the smooth and successful organization of the grand Gadhimai Fair held every five years in Bariyarpur, Bara District, Nepal. This fair is of great religious and cultural significance, attracting millions of devotees and visitors from Nepal, India, and other parts of Asia.
Under the leadership of Upendra Prasad Yadav, the Mayor of Gadhimai Municipality, a 111-member committee has been established to manage all aspects of the fair, including logistics, security, crowd control, health and safety, and the preservation of the event's religious and cultural sanctity. The committee aims to ensure that the fair is conducted in a peaceful, organized, and grand manner, maintaining its dignity while providing a meaningful experience for all attendees.
Key members of the committee:
- Chairman: Shri Upendra Prasad Yadav (Mayor, Gadhimai Municipality)
- Vice-chairman: Shri Manoj Kumar Gupta
- Vice-chairman: Shri Ramchandra Prasad Sah
- Vice-chairman: Shri Rambabu Prasad Yadav
- Vice-chairman: Shri Kalaish Mahato
- General Secretary: Shri Birendra Prasad Yadav
- General Secretary: Shri Naresh Prasad Jaiswal
- General Secretary: Shri Upendra Prasad Gupta
- Secretary: Shri Umarawati Devi Laherin
- Secretary: Shri Nitu Kumari Gupta
- Treasurer: Shri Birendra Prasad Chaurasiya
Additionally, the committee includes representatives from all major political parties in Nepal, as well as the chiefs and deputy chiefs of 16 municipalities. This collaborative approach ensures that the fair is not only well-organized but also has the involvement and support of a wide range of stakeholders.
The committee's collective efforts will focus on ensuring that the Gadhimai Fair is civilized (savya) and grand (bhavya), honoring its rich traditions and providing a safe, spiritual, and enriching experience for pilgrims and visitors alike.