Kanwar Yatra 2025: Significance And Rituals
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In Pics: Kawariyas across India travel to Haridwar to collect holy Ganga water
In Pics: Kawariyas across India travel to Haridwar to collect holy Ganga water 25 Photos . Updated: 19 Jul 2025, 02:30 PM IST Share Via Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage where Kanwariyas carry Ganga water to offer at Shiva temples during Shravan. Dressed in saffron, they walk barefoot or use decorated palanquins. This year, Sawan Shivratri falls on 23 July. 1/25Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami washes the feet of a Kanwariya during the annual Kanwar Yatra in Haridwar (@pushkardhami X) 2/25During the 'Kanwar Yatra', a large number of devotees gather at Har Ki Paudi Ghat in Haridwar to collect Ganga water. (ANI) 3/25Kanwariyas gather to collect Ganga river water during their pilgrimage in the holy month of Shravan at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar (PTI) 4/25'Kanwariyas' gather to collect Ganga river water during their pilgrimage in the holy month of 'Shravan', at Har Ki Pauri, in Haridwar (PTI) 5/25'Kanwariyas' gather to collect Ganga river water during the holy month of 'Shravan', at Har Ki Pauri, in Haridwar (PTI) 6/25'Kanwariyas' gather to collect Ganga river water during their pilgrimage in the holy month of 'Shravan', in Prayagraj (PTI) 7/25Kanwariyas, devotees of the Hindu god Shiva, carry holy water of the river Ganges during the 'Kanwar Yatra' pilgrimage in the sacred month of Sawan, on the outskirts of Haridwar (AFP) 8/25Kanwar Yatra pilgrims on Delhi-Meerut Road in Ghaziabad ( HT) 9/25Kanwariyas carrying holy water from the Ganga in Haridwar on their way back to their hometown in Alwar district, Rajasthan, during the Kanwar Yatra (HT) 10/25Kanwar Yatra pilgrims seen carrying holy water from Haridwar during the Kanwar Yatra ( HT) 11/25Kanwar Yatra pilgrims on Delhi-Meerut Road in Ghaziabad ( HT) 12/25Kanwar Yatra pilgrims ( HT) 13/25An old female Kanwariya ( ) 14/25Kanwar Yatra pilgrims ( HT) 15/25Kanwar Yatra pilgrims seen carrying holy water from Haridwar during the Kanwar Yatra on Delhi-Meerut Road in Ghaziabad ( HT) 16/25Kanwariyas carrying Ganga water return from Haridwar by a waterlogged road during the Shravan month, in Haridwar (ANI) 17/25A devotee seen carrying an idol of the sage performing worship of Shiva as Kanwariyas return after collecting Ganga river water during the Shravan month, in Meerut (ANI) 18/25Kanwariyas return after collecting Ganga water during the Shravan month, in Meerut (ANI) 19/25Kawariyas seen during rain at Noida-Delhi border. (HT) 20/25Kanwariyas with a tableau of Lord Shiva return after collecting Ganga river water in Meerut (ANI) 21/25'Kanwariyas' carry water from River Ganga amid rain during the holy month of 'Shravan' in Haridwar (PTI) 22/25'Kanwariyas' take bath while they halt at a camp amid the ongoing Kawar Yatra, in New Delhi (PTI) 23/25'Kanwariyas', Lord Shiva devotees, carry holy water during the annual Kanwar Yatra, in Haridwar (PTI) 24/25'Kanwariyas' during their pilgrimage in the holy month of 'Shravan', at Har Ki Pauri, in Haridwar (PTI)
Time of India
2 days ago
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Traffic mgmt plan unveiled for Kanwar Yatra, second Monday of Shrawan
Prayagraj: In view of the upcoming second Monday and the ongoing Kanwar Yatra during the holy month of Shrawan, the district police have announced important traffic measures to ensure the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims and vehicles. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These measures will be effective until Aug 9, 2025. Additionally, special traffic regulations will be enforced from 10pm on July 19 until 10pm on July 22, coinciding with the second Monday celebrations. Heavy vehicles travelling coming from Kanpur towards Varanasi will be redirected through Ramadevi, Achalganj, Bipur, Rae Bareli and Pratapgarh before reaching Varanasi, with the return journey following the same path. Vehicles from Kaushambi will take the Prayagraj bypass and Machhlishahr. Similarly, vehicles from Lucknow will be diverted via Pratapgarh and Jaunpur while those from Pratapgarh will use the Pratapgarh-Machhlishahr-Jaunpur route. Vehicles from Rewa headed to Varanasi will go via Saja Hanumra and Mirzapur, and those travelling from Rewa to Lucknow or Kanpur will take the Chitrakoot-Banda-Fatehpur route. Vehicles coming from Chitrakoot will follow the Rajapur-Kaushambi-Kokhraj route. In the city, vehicles involved in essential services will enter through the Dhoomanganj-Phaphamau route. Roadways buses from Jaunpur must use the Phoolpur-Sahson route exclusively. During this period, all heavy commercial vehicles, except those involved in essential services, will be restricted, and vehicle passes will be required. Authorities urge all concerned to strictly follow these guidelines.
Time of India
2 days ago
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STA urges kanwariyas to use reflective tape to curb accidents
1 2 Bhubaneswar: The transport department has launched a safety initiative for the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, recommending kanwariyas to attach retro reflective tape to their bamboo slings or 'bahungis' (kanwars) to prevent road accidents, especially at night. The advisory comes close on the heels of the death of a kanwariya after being hit by a fire service vehicle in Koraput district's Boipariguda block on July 13. A senior officer of the state transport authority (STA) said, "We have issued an advisory as thousands of devotees embark on their annual pilgrimage, often walking along highways and major roads both day and night." STA said their primary concern is the safety of both kanwariyas and other road users. "The retro reflective tape will make the pilgrims more visible to approaching vehicles, especially under low light conditions," the official said, adding, "We've observed that most accidents involving pilgrims occur during dawn and dusk. The reflective tape is a cost-effective solution that could save many lives." STA has also instructed devotees to follow proper safety protocols while walking and crossing roads. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Many Are Watching Tariffs - Few Are Watching What Nvidia Just Launched Seeking Alpha Read More Undo The guidelines suggest walking in queues on the extreme left side of the road and avoiding central positions. Devotee Ramesh Singh, who has been participating in the yatra for the past two years, welcomed the initiative. "This is a practical solution. Many of us walk through the night, and this will definitely help drivers spot us from a distance," he said.
