Chief Minister opens a seven-day festival at the Harappan site of Rakhigarhi in Hansi district

19 October 2026

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is opening the Rakhigarhi festival at the ancient Harappan site in Rakhigarhi village, Hansi district, Haryana.
The seven-day festival runs from 19 to 25 October 2026.
It is organised by the Department of Archaeology and Museums with the Hansi district administration.
The Chief Minister will land at a helipad at the stadium, travel from the Rakhigarhi museum to the venue by e-cart, take part in an excavation activity and visit exhibition stalls on the region's archaeological heritage and cultural traditions.
Hansi Deputy Commissioner Rahul Narwal inspected the venue, and officials are arranging seating, drinking water, sanitation, security, traffic management and cleanliness.
The Deputy Commissioner called the festival an important opportunity to showcase Rakhigarhi's historical legacy to a wider audience.