Mela Baba Sodal Da Jalandhar 2026 || अभी से ही सोढल मेले में उमड़ा श्रद्धा का सैलाब | mela 25 sep. |

The Baba Sodal Mela is an annual religious fair held in Jalandhar, Punjab, to honor the child-deity Baba Sodal.The Legend of Baba SodalBirth & Family: Baba Sodal was born into the Chadha family of the Khatri caste in Jalandhar (roughly 300 years ago).The Disobedience: As a young boy, he insisted on following his mother to a local pond (now Baba Sodal da Sarovar) while she washed clothes, despite her strict orders to stay home.The Curse & Disappearance: Angered by his refusal to listen, his mother scolded him and told him to go away or drown. When he asked her to repeat the words three times, she did—at which point he vanished into the water.The Reincarnation: He is believed to have transformed into a sacred serpent (Sheeshnag) before leaving the mortal realm, asking his family and community to revere him.History & Evolution of the MelaOrigin: A small shrine (Samadh) and temple were built at the site of the pond where he disappeared. Historically, it began as an intimate community gathering for the Chadha Baradari clan.Growth: What started decades ago as a quiet, single-day or brief ritual has expanded into a massive regional festival.When It Happens: It takes place annually on Anant Chaturdashi (the 14th day of the bright half/Shukla Paksh in the Punjabi month of Bhadon, typically in September).Pilgrimage: Today, over a million devotees from all faiths and backgrounds visit the Baba Sodal Mandir in Jalandhar to offer prayers, take a holy bath in the sacred pond, and seek blessings for family and children.