Do and Dont

Do's and Don'ts During the Mela

Follow these important guidelines to ensure a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience during the event.

Follow all instructions given by authorities and volunteers.
Keep emergency contact numbers handy.
Stay hydrated and carry drinking water.
Respect local customs and traditions.
Use public toilets and dustbins provided at the venue.
Keep your belongings safe and secure.
Cooperate with security checks and crowd control.
Maintain social distancing in crowded areas.
Dispose of waste in dustbins ONLY.
Use designated resting areas and camps set up by NGOs or the administration.
Get medical help early if you feel faint, nauseous, or dizzy.
Dispose of offerings like flowers/leaves properly in designated areas.
Respect women and elders—offer assistance when needed.
Inform police/help desks if you find a lost child, elderly person, or suspicious object.
Follow traffic rules.
Use Tarakeswar Shrabani Mela website for information about basic facilities.

Don’t carry prohibited items like weapons or firecrackers.
Don’t push or create panic in crowded zones.
Don’t litter or pollute water bodies.
Don’t consume alcohol or drugs during the mela.
Don’t block or misuse emergency exits or facilities.
Don’t harass or misbehave with fellow visitors.
Don’t park vehicles in no-parking zones.
Don’t use plastic bags – help us keep the environment clean.
Don’t post unverified content on social media.
Don’t misbehave or push others in queues, especially inside the temple.
Don’t litter or spit on roads, ghats, or near the temple.
Don’t ignore signs of exhaustion—seek help early.
DJ of all sorts is strictly prohibited.
Don’t dump leftover food or oil on roads or near campsites. Use designated waste bins.
Strictly avoid urination in public places. Use latrines.
Don’t block roads by forming human chains or sitting on the roads.
Don’t carry inflammable materials like kerosene stoves or firecrackers.
Don’t touch electrical installations or fuse boxes.