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New Indian Express
16 hours ago
- New Indian Express
Kanwariyas assaulted in Kashi, FIR lodged against 12 accused, six arrested so far
LUCKNOW: A communal flare-up was witnessed in Varanasi on the third Monday of the holy month of Shravan when two Kanwariyas, carrying holy water on foot to offer to Lord Shiva, were allegedly attacked and pressured to convert to Islam by a group of men outside a mosque. As per the devotees, they were allegedly told by the attackers to 'Stop saying 'Bol Bam'... and say 'Allah Hu Akbar' instead.' The incident took place on July 28, around 5 pm on the Rajatalab-Jansa highway. A case was lodged against 12 accused, including charges of attempted religious conversion, assault, and robbery. So far, six people have been arrested, including the main accused, Munawwar. Police said raids were on to catch the remaining suspects. As per the local sources, Shubham Yadav and Paltu Yadav, the two devotees, were walking from Adalpura and were on their way to Jansa Shiva Temple. While walking with the Kanwar, they were chanting 'Bol Bam' and 'Har-Har Mahadev' when around 10–12 Muslim youths intercepted them near a mosque.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
KV Dham abuzz with devotion on Naag Panchami
Varanasi: The revered Kashi Vishwanath temple was abuzz with devotion on the auspicious occasion of Naag Panchami as saffron-robed converged in large numbers to seek blessings of Lord Shiv with sacred Jalabhishek. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Naagkuan and various Akharas, along with other temples, were also thronged by devotees, showcasing the vibrant spirit of the festival. Naag Panchami, which coincided with the day after the third Monday of Shrawan, the roads leading to Kashi Vishwanath Dham were teeming with kanwariyas. As the temple gates opened for Jalabhishek, devotees queued up in long lines stretching across all entry points, eagerly awaiting their turn to pay homage to Lord Vishwanath. As the temple's sanctum sanctorum doors opened, kanwariyas and devotees poured in to perform Jalabhishek, filling the air with fervent chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Bol Bam'. The crowds remained dense until noon, gradually thinning out by late afternoon as the queues shortened. All other prominent temples of Lord Shiv, including Markandeya Mahadev on the Ganga-Gomati confluence at Kaithi, Tilbhandeshwar, Kedareshwar, Onkaleshwar, Jageshwar, Rameshwar, Shooltankeshwar, Kardmeshwar, and Mrityunjaya Mahadev, also remained heavily crowded. To ensure a smooth and safe passage, traffic restrictions and diversions were implemented not only within the city, but also on key highways, including the Prayagraj-Bhadohi-Varanasi route. Police maintained a strong presence, closely monitoring the movement of kanwariyas and other devotee groups, particularly in light of Monday evening's clash in the Rajatalab area. Meanwhile, large crowds of pilgrims also streamed into the city from Jaunpur, Ghazipur, and Azamgarh highways Meanwhile, akhadas across the district were electric with activity, featuring thrilling wrestling matches and acrobatic performances.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
6 arrested on kanwariya's complaint of attack
Varanasi: Police arrested six persons accused of attacking a saffron-clad kanwariya after an FIR was lodged on his complaint on Monday night. The kanwariya was allegedly assaulted by a shoe trader and his companions while the pilgrim was chanting 'Bol Bam' slogans while passing through the area. This led to a violent clash between locals and kanwariyas in Rajatalab area on Varanasi-Prayagraj highway tense. DCP Gomati Zone Akash Patel said on Tuesday that FIR was lodged against six persons on complaint of the injured kanwariya. The alleged attackers, Noor Hasan, Sharafat Ali, Mohammad Latif, Munawwar and Alauddin from different localities under the Rajatalab police station area and Salamuddin of Mehandiganj, were arrested. He added that further investigation was in progress, while police and PAC were deployed to maintain law and order, especially on the kanwariya route. On the third Monday of Shrawan, villagers from Jansa, Rameshwar and Harsos areas were carrying out Kanwar processions. While returning from Adalpura Sheetla Dham towards their village, two kanwariyas, Paltu Yadav and Shubham Yadav of Jansa, were passing through Panchkroshi Road in Rajatalab area. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo They alleged that at Rajatalab railway crossing, a group of masked persons stopped them and forbade them from chanting 'Bol Bam'. When they protested, they were abused and beaten with sticks and sharp weapons. Shubham's head was injured and Paltu sustained injuries too. The assailants allegedly dragged them into a house near the shoe shop and beat them up. Both Kanwariyas escaped and informed their companions about the incident. In the meantime, a video of the beating also went viral, sparking anger among kanwariyas and villagers. They blocked the Jansa-Rajatalab road in protest and also indulged in vandalism and brick-batting. Police used mild force to disperse the gathering. After pacifying the situation, police lodged FIR and started arresting the assailants.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Boy, 13, leaves home after tiff with sis, joins kanwariyas, rescued
Prayagraj: A 13-year-old boy from Kaushambi, who had fled his house on July 10 allegedly after a fight with his younger sister, was rescued by cops from Prayagraj junction on Thursday night. A student of class 8 from Manjhanpur, the boy had reached Prayagraj on the same night and joined a group of kanwariyas and went straight to Sultanganj-Babadham in Jharkhand where he participated in all religious and spiritual activities for two weeks. The boy had only Rs 100 with him when he left the house and spent Rs 50 to reach Prayagraj. SP (Kaushambi) Rajesh Kumar told TOI: The boy's mother, Renu of Kokhraj, approached the Manjhanpur police saying that her minor son left the house at midnight on July 10 over domestic issues. Following this an FIR was lodged with Manjhanpur police and two teams were deployed to search for the boy." He added that in the meantime, cops learned that the boy was spotted talking to some kanwariyas near Prayagraj junction, so they started connecting with different kanwariya groups to gather more information. Cops found that the boy had become part of the Bol Bam group and possibly left for another state with the group. The police teams then contacted Kaushambi-based kanwariyas, who rushed to Sultanganj-Babadham and made efforts to find the exact location of the boy. As the group returned to Prayagraj after offering prayers, the cops also rushed to the junction and recovered the child. The SP said: "The boy, after fleeing from home, had reached Panki ki Tanki overbridge, then Prayagraj junction and joined a Bol Bam group of kanwariyas near Prayagraj junction. He then went to Sultanganj-Babadham in Jharkhand. He didn't carry any mobile phone and kept on roaming with the group until he was rescued by cops at Prayagraj junction." Interestingly, the group took complete care of the boy, including providing kanwar dress, meals and other essentials during the visit. On return, the boy told the police that he escaped from the house after a tiff with his sister and didn't want to have more altercations with her.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Young children on kanwar yatra walk barefoot with devotion, determination
Prayagraj: In an age where most children are occupied with cartoons, toys, and games many kids have chosen a different path, one paved with devotion, determination and divine faith. Amid the ongoing kanwar yatra , it's not just the adults chanting 'Bol Bam', but also young children who have become torchbearers of faith alongside their parents. Clad in saffron, their foreheads marked with chandan and sindoor, and barefoot, these little kanwariyas are walking miles in the scorching sun, carrying Ganga jal in plastic containers hung around their necks. Far from expressing discomfort or fear, their faces beam with spiritual enthusiasm as they chant, 'Bol Bam ka naara hai, Baba tera sahaara hai'. At Dashashwamedh ghat, the presence of these young pilgrims is drawing both attention and admiration. The sight of children chanting prayers, participating in aarti, and performing rituals with unshakable faith reflects a powerful emotion—that devotion knows no age. A four-year-old child from Shringverpur Dham, Ram Shrish Bahubali, was seen immersed in the devotion of Lord Shiva on the banks of the Ganga at the place which is so closely associated with Lord Ram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Illinois Launches New Policy for Cars Used Less Than 50 Miles/day Bindright Undo On the second Monday of Shrawan, he made a 'shivling' from sand and offered prayers. In a similar instance, Aditya Kanojia, a Class 4 student, and his younger sister Saradhya, have accompanied their father Deepak Kanojia from Shahwabad, Varanasi. This is Aditya's second kanwar yatra. "We bathed in the Ganga, prayed, and then shouted, 'Bol Bam! Baba, we are coming to your door with Ganga water," said Aditya with a proud smile. Their father explained, "This is my fifth yatra. I want my children to walk the path of dharma from a young age." Similarly, Ravi Nishad from Jhunsi is walking the yatra with his 8-year-old son Samar and UKG student daughter Vidhi. Inspired by their father's resolve, the children insisted on joining the spiritual journey, despite the long distance. "It might take 4 to 5 days to reach Varanasi, but they were determined," said Ravi. When asked about the challenge of walking such a distance, he replied with faith, "Baba will take care of everything." "These stories of little kanwariyas are not just heartwarming; they are a testament to how faith, when nurtured in childhood, blooms into courage and devotion. As these tiny feet tread the holy soil, they carry a message of hope, purity, and the timeless bond between generations and their shared spiritual heritage," says Swami Hari Chaitanya Bhramchari of Tikar Mafi Ashram, Prayagraj and Amethi.
