Women Dancing On Kanwar Truck Get ‘Shameful And Disgusting' Comments From Internet
A video showing women dancing on a Kanwar Yatra truck has sparked outrage for allegedly disrespecting the sanctity of the pilgrimage.
A video has gone viral showing two women dancing on a decorated truck during the Kanwar Yatra. The incident has drawn strong criticism on social media. The clip, whose exact location is unknown, shows a group of Kanwariyas, devotees of Lord Shiva, standing atop a moving truck while crossing what appears to be a flyover.
What caught everyone's attention was the two women dancing to loud DJ music in front of a cheering crowd of male devotees. The truck, brightly decorated with lights and large speakers, looked more like a stage for entertainment than part of a religious procession.
Over the video, a note in Hindi reads 'ये कैसे भक्त हैं (which roughly translates to 'What kind of devotees are these'), reflecting the outrage of many viewers. The caption to the video states – 'Kanwariyas enjoying raunchy dance and music while on their way to 'pilgrimage". So much sanskaar."
Kanwariyas enjoying raunchy dance and music while on their way to 'pilgrimage". So much sanskaar. pic.twitter.com/Fw3TkYR7G7 — Dr Aratrika Ganguly (@aratrika_g08) July 21, 2025
The clip was shared on July 21 on X and has received over tonnes of views so far. Many internet users have slammed the act, calling it disrespectful to the spirit of the Kanwar Yatra.
Some people feel that the pilgrimage is being turned into a public spectacle, losing its spiritual meaning.
A user said, 'Shameful and disgusting to say the least!"
'Shameless fellows," someone else wrote.
'So blessed to be born in the south of India. Thank God we won't do such things in the name of religion," an individual stated.
As of now, there has been no official statement from authorities about the video. However, there is growing public demand for action to be taken, with many asking for better regulation to prevent such incidents in the future.
What is the Kanwar Yatra?
The Kanwar Yatra is a yearly pilgrimage where Lord Shiva devotees, known as Kanwariyas, collect holy water from the Ganga River—usually on foot—and offer it at Shiva temples in their hometowns.
The tradition is rooted in devotion, simplicity and penance. But in recent years, many participants have started using trucks, loudspeakers and even DJs, leading to debates about whether these changes are harming the spiritual essence of the holy yatra.
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