Facades of two mosques and a mazar along the kanwar yatraroute in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar city were on Friday covered with large sheets of white cloth to “prevent trouble” but were removed by the evening after objections from various quarters. The sheets were hung on bamboo scaffoldings in front of the mosques and the mazar, all …
Kanwar Yatra will end on August 2. Kanwar Yatra also celebrates Shivratri, which falls on the Triyodashi tithi in Krishna Paksha during the month of Shravan. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of Shiva devotees, known as Kanvarias or Bhole, to Hindu pilgrimage places such as Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, and Ajgaivinath …
The Supreme Court on Monday issued an interim stay on directives requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of their owners. However, the court stipulated that eateries must continue to mention the nature of the food being served. This decision came after a plea challenged the orders issued by several state …
Published By: Nibandh Vinod Last Updated: July 22, 2024, 08:40 IST Kanwar Yatra 2024: Devotees of Lord Shiva from across the country participate in this auspicious yatra. (Image: Shutterstock) This year, the Kanwar Yatra is scheduled to start today on July 22, and end on August 2. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage of …
Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra has filed a PIL in the Supreme Court challenging the directives issued by the State of Uttar Pradesh, and the State of Uttarakhand, which allegedly compel all proprietors of eating establishments, located along the route of the annual Kanwar Yatra, to publicly display their names, addresses, and mobile numbers, along with …
There are four types of Kanwar Yatra. Devotees of Shiva undertake the Kanwar Yatra to fulfil their wishes and seek the blessings of the Lord. This year, the month of Sawan begins on Monday, July 22. The Kanwar Yatra also starts on the same date. Lord Shiva is worshipped during Sawan, which is considered Shiva’s …
The Kanwar Yatra symbolises an act of offering water to Lord Shiva. This yatra sees devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanwariyas, embarking on a pilgrimage to Jyotirlingas. The month of Sawan, dedicated to the mighty Lord Shiva, is scheduled to begin from July 22 and end on August 2, 2024. During the month of …
Many believe Ravana was the first Kanwariya. This year, Sawan begins on July 4 and will continue untill August 31. The sacred month of Sawan starts on July 4, 2023. According to Hindu scriptures, this month holds great significance and is highly revered by Lord Shiva. During this period, devotees worship Lord Shiva Shambhu to …